Ingredients
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- 1 cup dried hibiscus flowers
- 4 cups boiling water
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 2–3 whole cloves
- 4 cups seedless watermelon, chopped
- Juice of 1 lime
- 2–4 tablespoons sugar, honey, or agave (to taste)
- Ice for serving
Instructions
- Put dried hibiscus flowers in a heatproof bowl and pour boiling water over them. Add cinnamon stick and cloves, then let steep for 20-25 minutes.
- Chop up the seedless watermelon.
- Strain the hibiscus tea to remove flowers and spices.
- Add the watermelon and strained hibiscus tea to a blender, along with lime juice and sweetener. Blend until smooth.
- Taste and adjust sweetness or lime juice as needed.
- Run through a fine sieve for a smoother drink, if desired.
- Pour into a pitcher and chill for a couple of hours.
- Serve over ice with garnishes like a lime wedge or watermelon stick.
Notes
Feel free to experiment with different fruits or spices to customize your agua fresca. Always serve ice cold!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg