Hibiscus-Flower Cooler Recipe-February 2024-www.zdask.com

　　This traditional agua gets its glorious red color from the jamaica, or hibiscus, flower, whose natural sourness is counteracted by the sugar.

Ingredients

Makes 6 Cups

　　4 cups water

　　1 cup dried hibiscus flowers (about 1 1/2 ounces)

　　1/3 cup sugar, or to taste

　　2 cups ice

Step 1

In a saucepan bring water to a boil and add flowers. Simmer mixture 5 minutes and remove pan from heat. Let mixture stand 30 minutes to infuse.

Step 2

Pour infusion through a sieve into a glass pitcher, pressing on solids, and discard flowers. Add sugar and ice, stirring until sugar is dissolved. Chill cooler and stir before serving.