Description
Hibiscus watermelon agua fresca brings Mexican refreshment to summer sipping. Cool crimson liquid combines tart hibiscus flowers with sweet watermelon, creating a thirst-quenching drink you’ll savor sip by sip.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 5 cups (1.2 kg) chopped seedless watermelon
- ½ cup (30 g) dried hibiscus flowers
Sweeteners and Flavor Enhancers:
- 3 tablespoons (45 g) sugar
- 3 tablespoons (45 ml) fresh lime juice
Liquid Base:
- 4 cups (960 ml) filtered water
Instructions
- Craft a delicate syrup by gently heating water and sugar in a saucepan, stirring until the crystals completely dissolve into a translucent liquid.
- Remove the saucepan from heat and introduce hibiscus flowers, allowing them to infuse their vibrant crimson essence into the syrup. Cover and let the mixture rest, permitting the floral notes to fully develop.
- Strain the hibiscus-infused syrup through a fine mesh, capturing the liquid and discarding the softened petals. Allow the syrup to cool to room temperature.
- Transform ripe watermelon into a silky puree by blending with filtered water until achieving a smooth, uniform consistency.
- Filter the watermelon puree through a fine mesh sieve, eliminating any fibrous remnants and ensuring a pristine liquid.
- Combine the watermelon puree with the reserved hibiscus syrup and additional water in a pitcher, creating a harmonious blend of flavors.
- Elevate the drink’s brightness by incorporating fresh lime juice, adjusting to personal taste preferences.
- Refrigerate the beverage, allowing it to chill and develop a refreshing, crisp character before serving over ice.
Notes
- Steep hibiscus flowers gently to extract maximum flavor without bitterness, ensuring a delicate and vibrant floral essence in your drink.
- Straining both watermelon puree and hibiscus syrup creates a silky-smooth texture, eliminating unwanted pulp and flower fragments.
- Use fresh, ripe watermelon for the most intense and natural sweetness, transforming the drink into a refreshing summer sensation.
- Adjust lime juice carefully to balance the drink’s sweetness, creating a perfectly harmonized flavor profile that dances on your palate.
- Chill thoroughly before serving to enhance the crisp, cooling effect and allow flavors to meld beautifully.
- Optional garnish with fresh mint or watermelon cubes can elevate the visual appeal and add an extra layer of freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Drinks, Snacks
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 61
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 1 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg