Agua de Jamaica (Hibiscus Punch)

By Hester

Jamaica flowers and ginger make an exotic tropical tea.

Ingredients

• 3 quarts (12 cups) water
• 1 (1/2-inch) piece ginger, finely grated
• 1 1/2 cups dried Jamaica flowers (also known as hibiscus or flor de Jamaica)
• 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
• 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice (from about 1 large lime)

Preparation

Step 1

1 Combine water and ginger in a large pot and bring to a boil over high heat.

2 Remove from heat and stir in Jamaica flowers and sugar until sugar has dissolved. Let steep 10 minutes.

3 Strain through a chinois or fine mesh strainer into a large, heat-resistant bowl or pot. Stir in lime juice and set aside to cool. Refrigerate until ready to use. Serve over ice.