Fresh Strawberry Hibiscus Agua Fresca
A refreshing and easy homemade drink combining tart hibiscus tea with sweet fresh strawberries, perfect for cooling down on hot days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 25 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup dried hibiscus flowers
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 6 cups water, divided
- 1/4 cup sweetener (organic cane sugar, honey, or agave syrup)
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- Ice cubes, for serving
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, bring 4 cups of water to a boil. Remove from heat, add dried hibiscus flowers, and cover. Let steep for 15 minutes until water turns deep ruby red.
- Strain the hibiscus tea through a fine mesh strainer into a large bowl or pitcher, pressing flowers gently to extract flavor. Discard solids.
- Hull and slice fresh strawberries. Add them to a blender with 1 cup of water and blend until smooth.
- Pour the strawberry puree into the pitcher with the hibiscus tea and stir well to combine.
- Stir in sweetener. Taste and adjust sweetness as needed.
- Add fresh lime juice and stir to combine.
- Pour in the remaining 1 cup of cold water and mix thoroughly.
- Refrigerate for at least 1 hour to chill and let flavors marry.
- Serve over ice cubes, garnished with strawberry slices or lime wedges if desired.
Notes
Do not overboil hibiscus to avoid bitterness. Strain thoroughly to remove seeds and petals for a smooth drink. Sweeten gradually to taste. Use fresh lime juice for best flavor. Chill before serving. For a twist, add fresh mint or a splash of sparkling water before serving. Frozen strawberries can be used to keep the drink colder longer without dilution.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (8 oz)
- Calories: 6070
- Sugar: 1012
- Sodium: 5
- Carbohydrates: 12
- Fiber: 12
- Protein: 0.5
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