Mexican · drink
Agua de Jamaica
Agua de Jamaica reads citrus 7.7, sourness 7.6 and sweetness 7.1 on Palate's 0–10 flavor X-ray — a Mexican drink, about 30 min. Measured from the recipe itself: ingredients and technique.
The flavor X-ray — six axes, 0–10
- Umami & Savory — 0.6 / 10
- Sweet & Fruity — 7.1 / 10
- Sour & Bright — 10.0 / 10
- Bitter & Earthy — 0.6 / 10
- Rich & Fat — 0.0 / 10
- Aromatic & Spice — 3.2 / 10
The measured notes (of 18)
Citrus 7.7 · Sourness 7.6 · Sweetness 7.1 · Herbaceous 3.0 · Floral 1.2 · Earthy 0.6 · Umami 0.6
What's in it (5)
- 1.5 cups dried hibiscus flowers (flor de Jamaica)
- 8 cups water
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 3 tbsp lime juice
- ice
Time & effort: about 30 min (5 min active) · effort: easy
Nutrition (per 100 g, engine-estimated): 64.8 kcal, 3.2 g protein, 0.7 g fat, 13.9 g carbs
Dietary: Vegan — engine-derived; double-check anything allergy-critical.
How it's cooked (3 steps)
- Bring water to a boil, add dried hibiscus flowers, and steep for 10 to 15 minutes until the liquid is a deep ruby red.
- Strain out the flowers, stir in sugar to taste, and add lime juice if desired.
- Cool completely and serve over ice.
Dishes with a similar flavor shape
- Hibiscus Tea (Karkade) — Egyptian
- Mint Lemonade (Limonada bi Naanaa) — Lebanese
- Mojito — Cuban
- Daiquiri — Cuban
- Sugarcane Juice (Asab) — Egyptian
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Every number above is Palate's engine-measured estimate, computed from this recipe's ingredients and techniques — not human-tasted ratings or reviews.