Name: Hibiscus Flower Water
Yield: Serves 6
Ingredients: 8 cups water; 2 2-ounce cones piloncillo, chopped, or 1/2 cup (packed) golden brown sugar; 3/4 cup jamaica (hibiscus) flowers (about 1 1/2 ounces); Ice cubes Assorted orange, lemon, and lime slices (for garnish)

Agua Fresca de Jamaica

Mexico has a wonderful variety of sweetened flavored waters known as aguas frescas, which are sold at street stands and marketplaces throughout the country. They are made from citrus fruits, melons, cucumbers, even the sweet-tart pulp of tamarind pods. But among the most popular is this one, made by steeping the dried, deep crimson calyxes of the hibiscus flower. This slightly tart, garnet-colored beverage is incredibly beautiful and refreshing. Piloncillo, the unrefined brown sugar used in traditional rustic desserts, adds a mellow, molasses-like sweetness.

Recipe notes

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