Refreshing Agua de Jamaica (Hibiscus Drink)

Directions

1. Step 1

   Bring 4 cups of water to a boil in a saucepan. Remove from heat and add the dried hibiscus flowers. Stir well.

2. Step 2

   Let the hibiscus flowers steep for 15-20 minutes, until the water turns a deep red color.

3. Step 3

   Strain the liquid through a fine-mesh sieve into a pitcher, discarding the flowers. Press on the flowers to extract as much liquid as possible.

4. Step 4

   Add the remaining 4 cups of cold water and granulated sugar to the pitcher. Stir until the sugar is completely dissolved.

5. Step 5

   Taste and adjust sweetness if desired. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.

6. Step 6

   Serve over ice with fresh lime slices for garnish.