Hibiscus, Orange, and Vanilla Agua Fresca
A refreshing Mexican-inspired drink that combines the floral notes of hibiscus with aromatic vanilla, orange zest, and a hint of spice from Thai chile. This vibrant agua fresca is perfectly balanced with lime juice and sugar.
6 servings
1 hr 35 min
Ingredients
- •1 piece vanilla bean
- •1 piece Thai chile
- •4 strips orange zest
- •½ cup dried hibiscus flowers
- •½ cup sugar
- •½ cup fresh lime juice
- •6 pieces lime wheels
Cooking Instructions
- 1.
Scrape vanilla seeds into a medium saucepan; add pod, chile, orange zest, hibiscus, sugar, and 2 cups boiling water. Let steep until infusion cools to room temperature, about 30 minutes. Strain through a fine-mesh sieve into a large bowl, pressing on solids. Stir in lime juice and 2 cups cold water; chill agua fresca 1 hour.
90 min
- 2.
Divide agua fresca among ice-filled glasses. Garnish with lime wheels.
5 min
- 3.
Agua fresca can be made 3 days ahead. Cover and chill.
