Agua de Jamaica (Hibiscus Drink)

Description

Pour 6 cups of water into a large pot and bring to a boil. Add hibiscus petals, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, and allspice. Reduce heat to medium-low and gently simmer until the liquid turns a deep red color, 30–45 minutes. Add chopped piloncillo to the hibiscus mixture, stirring until completely dissolved, then set aside to cool for 15 minutes. After cooling, strain the warm liquid into a 1-gallon pitcher through a fine-mesh sieve. Press as much liquid as possible from the petals, then discard the petals. Add white sugar and stir until fully dissolved, then add enough cold water to fill the pitcher. Serve immediately or let it stand overnight for enhanced flavor. Serve chilled.

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