HIBISCUS, ORANGE, AND VANILLA AGUA FRESCA

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Hibiscus, Orange, and Vanilla Agua Fresca image

True, this concoction is slightly more complex than lemonade. But so are most relationships.

Provided by Andy Baraghani

Categories     Bon Appétit     Summer     Tea     Chile Pepper     Vanilla     Drink     Non-Alcoholic     Lime Juice     Orange     Birthday

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 vanilla bean, split in half lengthwise
1 Thai chile, split in half lengthwise
4 (3-inch) strips orange zest
1/2 cup dried hibiscus flowers or 24 hibiscus tea bags
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup fresh lime juice
Thin lime wheels (for serving)

Steps:

  • 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.
  • Divide agua fresca among ice-filled glasses. Garnish with lime wheels.
  • Do Ahead
  • Agua fresca can be made 3 days ahead. Cover and chill.

MR SYED “MR SYED YT” YT
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I love the fact that this agua fresca is made with all-natural ingredients. It's a healthy and refreshing drink that I can feel good about giving to my family.


Amit Hossen
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This agua fresca is a great way to use up leftover hibiscus tea. I always have a few bags of hibiscus tea in my pantry, so it's nice to have a recipe that uses them up.


Diya Mim
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I found the instructions for this recipe to be a bit confusing. I would recommend clarifying the steps.


Emilia Kopaskova
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This agua fresca is a bit too sweet for my taste. I would recommend using less sugar or honey.


Jassica Kimani
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I'm not a big fan of hibiscus, but I really enjoyed this agua fresca. The orange and vanilla flavors really mellow out the hibiscus.


Benjamin Kiefer
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This agua fresca is a great way to cool down on a hot summer day. It's also a great source of hydration.


Josim Sheikh
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I love the unique flavor of this agua fresca. It's something I've never had before.


Kim Tannie
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This agua fresca is a bit too tart for my taste. I would recommend adding a little bit of sugar or honey to sweeten it up.


dilshad Thanks
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I'm not sure if I did something wrong, but my agua fresca turned out really watery. I think I might have added too much water.


Rider Lover
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This agua fresca is so easy to make! I just threw all the ingredients in a blender and it was ready in minutes.


shikha sharma
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I love the fact that this agua fresca is made with all-natural ingredients. It's a healthy and refreshing drink that I can feel good about giving to my family.


Samir Mandal
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This agua fresca is a great way to use up leftover hibiscus tea. I always have a few bags of hibiscus tea in my pantry, so it's nice to have a recipe that uses them up.


Moses Adegboyega
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I found the instructions for this recipe to be a bit confusing. I would recommend clarifying the steps.


Leandrew Ambriz
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This agua fresca is a bit too sweet for my taste. I would recommend using less sugar or honey.


Gary Oakley
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I'm not a big fan of hibiscus, but I really enjoyed this agua fresca. The orange and vanilla flavors really mellow out the hibiscus.


Abigail Hayes
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This agua fresca is a great way to get your daily dose of vitamin C. It's also a good source of antioxidants.


Allen Sincere Sr.
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I made this agua fresca for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor.


Mitchelle Gathoni
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This is the perfect drink for a hot summer day! It's light, refreshing, and so delicious.


Akeliba Henry
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I love the vibrant color of this agua fresca! It's so easy to make and it's a great way to use up fresh hibiscus flowers.


Sabih Asif
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This agua fresca is so refreshing and flavorful! The hibiscus and orange flavors are perfectly balanced, and the vanilla adds a subtle sweetness. I will definitely be making this again!