This is the typical and authentic way o prepare agua de jamaica- hibiscus tea, a classic Mexican drink.

Agua de Jamaica recipes vary, but it usually consists of dried hibiscus flowers brewed in hot water to make a tea and strained to make a concentrated brew.

In Mexico, one of the most popular variations of agua fresca is a hibiscus iced tea, commonly known as “Agua de Jamaica.” In West Africa, a similar beverage, bissap, is made from roselle hibiscus.

Sorrel, bissap, agua de Jamaica — the drink made from hibiscus flowers goes by many names and variations, and abounds in Washington-area restaurants. In Caribbean places, you’ll encounter ...

Most people meet hibiscus as a tart infusion when they sip a hot cup of Red Zinger tea or pull a swig of agua fresca de jamaica at their favorite taqueria.

Then top off it with the colorful tea. (Note: If your agua de jamaica is exceptionally acidic, consider watering it down before adding to the tequila.) Bonus: To try Gonzalez’s adaptation of this ...