It is best when served very cool or on ice.
Aqua Fresca de Jamaica
6 June 2020
: for 2 liters
: 5 min
: 12 hr
: easy
This drink is known to be very healthy, it also has other benefits such as high contents in calcium iron and vitamin C. Caution : it is not advised to drink more than 1,5 liter per day as hibiscus water can be harmful to your liver.
Ingredients
- 2 liters of Spring water
- 2 TBS of dried hibiscus flowers
- 3 mint stems
- 2 tsp brown sugar
Directions
- Step 1 Place all ingredients in a pitcher and let it stand in the fridge for 12 hours. Stir on a regular basis. When ready to serve filter and pour into a glass pitcher or directly into individual glasses. It is best when served very cool or on ice.
- Step 2 Hibiscus flower can also be served mixed with ginger, cinnamon or lemongrass. You may also add few rose petals to the preparation.
