Hibiscus-Lemon Agua Fresca

Name: Hibiscus-Lemon Agua Fresca
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 1 cup dried hibiscus flowers or 10 hibiscus tea bags; ¼ cup sugar or agave syrup; 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

A refreshing Mexican-inspired beverage made with dried hibiscus flowers, sweetened with sugar or agave, and brightened with fresh lemon juice. This vibrant ruby-colored drink is perfect for hot summer days.

8 servings

2 hr 10 min

Published October 4, 2025

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Ingredients

•1 cup dried hibiscus flowers or 10 hibiscus tea bags
•¼ cup sugar or agave syrup
•2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

Cooking Instructions

1.
Bring hibiscus, sugar, and 8 cups water to a boil in a large pot over high heat. Reduce heat to low and simmer 10 minutes. If using hibiscus flowers, strain mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a large bowl; discard solids. If using tea bags, discard bags, then transfer mixture to a large bowl. Chill until cold, at least 2 hours. Transfer to a pitcher, pouring slowly so any fine particles remain in bowl. Stir in lemon juice.
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2.
Aqua fresca can be stored in an airtight container and chilled for up to 5 days.