Watermelon hibiscus cooler combines pureed watermelon and agua jamaica in a refreshing drink that takes the edge off a summer day.
Watermelon Hibiscus Cooler
By Sue Lau | Palatable Pastime
Watermelon hibiscus cooler is my recipe of the day for this once again steamy August weekend day in Ohio. I’d been at the farm market and grabbed a watermelon. But you know those things are so huge the two of us can’t eat one by ourselves.
We need other ideas to help move it along, and this refreshing drink is one of the ways.
Watermelon and Hibiscus as an Agua Fresca Variation
It is a variation on agua jamaica, which is a quenching hibiscus flower tea drink that is popular in Mexico (and Mexican restaurants). Some recipes add lime to theirs but I felt this was perfectly fruity as is.
I suppose if the watermelon doesn’t have much flavor, then lime might boost that. But right now watermelon is in peak form, so no additional lime will be needed. Judge for yourself with your own melons and decide.
Adult Version?
I’m even curious how this would be with a little bit of tequila or vodka added for the grown-ups.
Perfect as is for the grown-ups and kids alike though. I went through a lot of this and do recommend making a big batch if you have kids or family around.
It is smooth and delicious. Stay cool this weekend and beat the heat with a tumbler or three of this. I’ll be dipping my toes in the pool and sipping away.
Watermelon Hibiscus Cooler
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Watermelon Hibiscus Cooler
Watermelon Hibiscus Cooler
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup dried hibiscus flowers
- 2 cups water
- 2 cups pureed seedless watermelon
- 4 cups cold water
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
Instructions
- Bring 2 cups water and hibiscus flowers to a boil; remove from heat and steep ten minutes.
- Strain hibiscus tea into a pitcher.
- Add remaining ingredients and stir.
- Serve over ice.
Notes
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