Created By: Meikoandthedish
Description
This agua fresca is sweetened with fresh juicy blueberries and a hint of tart hibiscus. Make it ahead of time & keep it chilled to enjoy whenever you like!
- 1 Cup dried hibiscus leaves
- 5 Cups water, divided
- 2 Packages (6 ounces each) Driscoll’s Blueberries
- 2 Tablespoons lime juice
- 2/3 – 1 Cup agave syrup (or sweetener of choice)
- Crushed ice
- Mint for garnish
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PLACE 1 cup dried hibiscus leaves into a small saucepan.
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ADD 2 cups water.
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BRING mixture to a boil over high heat.
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REDUCE temperature to low and COVER and SIMMER 10 minutes.
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STRAIN hibiscus mixture through a fine-mesh sieve and DISCARD solids.
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SET ASIDE hibiscus mixture to cool to room temperature.
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RESERVE 12 – 14 blueberries for garnish and PLACE remaining 2 packages blueberries into a blender.
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BLEND on high speed until blueberries are liquified.
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STRAIN blueberry mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a tall pitcher and DISCARD solids.
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ADD hibiscus mixture.
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ADD 3 cups cold water, and ADD 2 tablespoons lime juice, and ADD 2/3 cup agave syrup.
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STIR and TASTE and ADD up to 1/3 cup additional agave syrup if desired.
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FILL six tall drinking glasses with crushed ice.
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FILL drinking glasses with agua fresca.
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GARNISH with mint and reserved blueberries.
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SERVE immediately.
Serving Size:
0 cups per serving
Calories | 0 | |
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Total Fat | 0 g | |
Saturated Fat | 0 g | |
Cholesterol | 0 mg | |
Sodium | 0 mg | |
Total Carbohydrates | 0 g | |
Dietary Fiber | 0 g | |
Sugar | 0 g | |
Protein | 0 g |