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Hibiscus Ginger Agua Fresca Recipe Easy Homemade Cinco de Mayo Drink with Chilli Salt Rim

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A vibrant and refreshing agua fresca combining tart hibiscus, spicy fresh ginger, and a chilli salt rim for a perfect Cinco de Mayo celebration drink.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (15g) dried hibiscus flowers
  • 2-inch piece (about 30g) fresh ginger root, peeled and sliced thin
  • ½ cup (100g) granulated sugar
  • 6 cups (1.4 liters) water
  • 2 tablespoons (30ml) fresh lime juice
  • 2 tablespoons (30g) coarse sea salt
  • 1 teaspoon (2g) chilli powder (toasted lightly)
  • 1 teaspoon lime zest

Instructions

  1. Bring 4 cups (950ml) of water to a boil in a large saucepan. Add dried hibiscus flowers and sliced ginger. Turn off heat and steep, covered, for 15 minutes.
  2. Strain the mixture through a fine mesh strainer into a large pitcher, pressing gently on solids to extract flavor.
  3. While still warm, stir in sugar until completely dissolved. Add remaining 2 cups (475ml) cold water and stir to combine. Adjust sweetness or dilution as desired.
  4. Refrigerate the pitcher for at least 1 hour to chill and let flavors meld.
  5. In a small bowl, mix sea salt, toasted chilli powder, and lime zest. Rub lime wedge around glass rims and dip into chilli salt mixture to coat. Set aside.
  6. Just before serving, stir chilled agua fresca and add fresh lime juice. Fill rimmed glasses with ice, pour in the agua fresca, and garnish with lime wheel or hibiscus petals.

Notes

[‘Toast chilli powder lightly for 30 seconds before mixing for enhanced aroma.’, ‘Adjust sugar gradually to balance tartness of hibiscus.’, ‘Fresh ginger is recommended for best flavor; powdered ginger is not a substitute.’, ‘Chilli salt rim adds essential flavor contrast; do not skip.’, ‘Steep hibiscus and ginger for full 15 minutes for best color and flavor.’, ‘Concentrate can be stored in fridge for up to 4 days; add water and lime juice before serving.’, ‘If drink appears cloudy after chilling, stir gently before serving.’, ‘For spiked version, add 1.5 oz tequila or mezcal per glass.’]

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Keywords: hibiscus, ginger, agua fresca, Cinco de Mayo, chilli salt rim, refreshing drink, non-alcoholic, Mexican beverage

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