Strawberry Jamaica Agua Fresca
Cool off with the vibrant and refreshing Strawberry Jamaica Agua Fresca, a delightful blend of sweet strawberries and tangy hibiscus tea that’s perfect for warm days. This easy-to-make Mexican-inspired beverage combines the floral tartness of dried hibiscus flowers, freshly blended strawberry puree, and a splash of lime juice for a balanced flavor profile that’s both invigorating and satisfying. Naturally bright in color and lightly sweetened with granulated sugar, this drink is as visually stunning as it is delicious. Serve it chilled over ice for a thirst-quenching treat, and add a sprig of mint for an extra touch of freshness. Perfect for parties, picnics, or simply elevating your everyday hydration, this strawberry hibiscus agua fresca is a must-try addition to your repertoire of summer drinks!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Dried hibiscus flowers (jamaica)
- 7 cups Water
- 2 cups Strawberries, hulled
- 0.5 cup Granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons Lime juice (freshly squeezed)
- 2 cups Ice cubes
- 1 sprig Mint leaves (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, bring 4 cups of water to a gentle boil.
Add the dried hibiscus flowers to the boiling water and reduce the heat to low. Simmer for 10 minutes.
Remove the saucepan from heat and allow the hibiscus tea to cool for 10-15 minutes. Strain the tea into a large pitcher, discarding the flowers.
While the tea cools, add the strawberries and 1 cup of water to a blender. Blend until smooth.
Strain the strawberry puree through a fine-mesh sieve into the pitcher with the hibiscus tea to remove seeds, pressing gently with a spoon to extract as much juice as possible.
Stir in the granulated sugar and lime juice, adding more sugar if desired for sweetness.
Add the remaining 2 cups of cold water and stir well to combine.
Chill the agua fresca in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes or serve immediately over ice.
Garnish with fresh mint leaves if desired before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
577 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 2.5 g | 3% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.3 g | 2% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 62 mg | 3% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 144.1 g | 52% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.9 g | 25% | |
| Total Sugars | 131.4 g | ||
| Protein | 3.3 g | 7% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 693 mg | 53% | |
| Iron | 23.1 mg | 128% | |
| Potassium | 519 mg | 11% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
