Agua Fresca (Hibiscus or Watermelon)
Ingredients
Hibiscus version (agua de jamaica):
- 2 tablespoons dried hibiscus flowers
- 500 ml hot water
- 300 ml cold water
- 1-2 tablespoons of honey or maple syrup
- juice of 1 lime
- ice cubes
Watermelon version:
- 500 g watermelon seeded
- 300 ml water
- juice of 1 lime
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
- ice cubes
Instructions
Hibiscus version
- Pour the hot water over the hibiscus flowers, then let it steep for 10 to 15 minutes.
- Strain, then add the cold water, sweetener, and lime juice.
- Chill, then serve over ice.
Watermelon version:
- Blend the watermelon until smooth, then strain if you'd like.
- Add the water, lime juice, and sweetener, then stir to combine.
- Serving: Pour into glasses over ice, then garnish with a lime slice or mint leaf.
You can also make multiple flavors (for example, cucumber lime, pineapple, or strawberry), and as a result, you can create a real "drink bar" at the wedding.
