Agua Fresca Flor De Jamaica (Hibiscus Flower Iced Tea) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2/3 cup dried hibiscus flowers
4 cups cold water, divided
1/3 cup granulated sugar, to taste

Preparation

Put flowers and 3 cups water in a saucepan and bring to a boil; continue boiling approximately 5 minutes.
Remove from heat and add remaining cup of water and sugar.
Set aside at least 4 hours (or overnight).
Strain into a pitcher and refrigerate.
Serve well-chilled.