Refreshing Homemade Raspberry Hibiscus Agua Fresca Recipe for Summer
A bright, tangy, and refreshing summer drink blending tart hibiscus and sweet raspberries, perfect for cooling off on hot days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 25 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup (15g) dried hibiscus flowers (hibiscus calyces)
- 1 cup (125g) fresh or frozen raspberries, thawed if frozen
- 1/4 to 1/3 cup (50-65g) granulated sugar or agave syrup, adjustable
- 6 cups (1.4 liters) water (4 cups for brewing hibiscus, 2 cups for diluting)
- 2 tablespoons (30ml) fresh lime juice (from 1 lime)
- Optional garnish: fresh mint leaves, lime slices, or whole raspberries
Instructions
- Bring 4 cups (950ml) of water to a boil in a medium pot. Remove from heat, add 1/2 cup dried hibiscus flowers, and cover. Let steep for 15 minutes until the water turns deep ruby and aromatic.
- Strain the hibiscus infusion through a fine mesh strainer or cheesecloth into a large bowl or pitcher. Press gently to extract flavor and discard solids.
- While the tea is still warm, stir in 1/4 to 1/3 cup sugar or preferred sweetener until dissolved. Adjust sweetness to taste.
- Place 1 cup raspberries and 1 cup cold water into a blender. Blend until smooth. For seed-free, strain the puree through a fine sieve.
- Combine the raspberry puree with the sweetened hibiscus tea. Stir in 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice and mix well. Adjust sweetness or tartness as desired.
- Refrigerate for at least 1 hour until chilled. Serve over ice with optional garnishes like mint, lime slices, or whole raspberries.
Notes
Do not steep hibiscus flowers for longer than 15 minutes to avoid bitterness. Sweetener choice can be adjusted; add honey or agave after tea cools slightly. For a sparkling version, replace some water with club soda before serving. Hibiscus tea can be prepared ahead and refrigerated. Muddling raspberries is an alternative if no blender is available but results in chunkier texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8 ounces (240ml)
- Calories: 6080
- Sugar: 1218
- Sodium: 5
- Carbohydrates: 1520
- Fiber: 12
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