Description
Refreshing hibiscus watermelon agua blends Mexican summer traditions with cool herbal notes. Crimson drink promises sweet-tart pleasure with pure, crisp ingredients you’ll savor to the last sip.
Ingredients
Scale
- 5 cups (1.2 kg) chopped seedless watermelon
- 4 cups (960 ml) filtered water
- ½ cup (30 g) dried hibiscus flowers
- 3 tbsps (45 g) sugar
- 3 tbsps (45 ml) fresh lime juice
Instructions
- Syrup Preparation: Dissolve sugar in water over gentle heat, creating a clear, sweet base for the beverage.
- Hibiscus Infusion: Remove from heat and steep hibiscus flowers in the syrup, allowing the petals to release their vibrant crimson color and floral essence. Let rest, covered, to intensify flavors.
- Strain and Cool: Strain the hibiscus-infused syrup through a fine mesh, discarding the softened petals. Allow the syrup to reach room temperature.
- Watermelon Transformation: Blend watermelon with filtered water until achieving a smooth, uniform puree, then strain through a fine sieve to eliminate fibrous texture.
- Flavor Fusion: Merge the watermelon puree with hibiscus syrup and additional water in a pitcher, creating a harmonious and refreshing liquid blend.
- Citrus Elevation: Enhance the drink’s brightness by adding fresh lime juice, balancing the sweetness and depth of flavors.
- Chill and Serve: Refrigerate the agua fresca to develop a crisp, invigorating character, then serve over ice for a perfect summer refreshment.
Notes
- Syrup Infusion Technique: Steep hibiscus flowers off heat to extract maximum flavor without bitterness, ensuring a delicate, vibrant crimson essence.
- Strain with Precision: Use a fine mesh sieve to remove flower petals and watermelon fibers, creating a smooth, clean liquid texture.
- Flavor Balancing Act: Adjust lime juice gradually to enhance brightness without overpowering the subtle hibiscus and watermelon notes.
- Chill for Perfection: Refrigerate the drink for at least an hour to allow flavors to meld and develop a refreshing, crisp profile.
- Prep Time: 15min
- Cook Time: 10min
- Category: Drinks, Snacks
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 7
- Calories: 32
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 1 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 0.4 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg