Agua de Jamaica (Hibiscus Cooler)
A deep ruby, tart and refreshing cold drink made from dried hibiscus flowers, sweetened to taste.
- Time30 min
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £0.42 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Estimated nutrition per serving
- 74kcal
- 19.1gcarbs
- 18gof which sugars
- 0.1gfat
- 0gsaturates
- 0.2gprotein
- 0.2gfibre
- 0.0gsalt
A rough estimate worked out from the ingredients, for the serving size above. It is a guide only and not medical advice. If you count carbs or manage diabetes, check with your own tools and your care team.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Put the hibiscus flowers in a large heatproof jug or pan and pour over the boiling water.
- 2
Leave to steep for 15 minutes. The water will turn a deep red.
15 min - 3
Strain into a clean jug, pressing the flowers to get all the colour out.
- 4
Stir in the sugar while the liquid is still warm until it dissolves, then add the lime juice.
- 5
Add the cold water and chill for at least 30 minutes. Taste and add more sugar or water if you like.
- 6
Serve over ice with slices of lime.
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.
