#Jamaica drink how to#
Now, let’s learn how to make agua de Jamaica! In Mexico, we combine 3 simple ingredients to make this refreshing and fun drink. Food & Drink in Jamaica Appetizers Except for soup, appetizers dont loom large in the Jamaican kitchen. I find it so fascinating learning about food origins and their travels into other cultures cuisines & I also think it is extremely important to be mindful, respectful and thankful of food origins. The original origins, however, are said to come from African regions and was said to be introduced to Mexico via our pacific regions (Guerrero, Monterrey, etc.) from Asian travelers… I told you they have traveled extensively! I definitely hope I can one day learn more by visiting all these regions where hibiscus flowers are grown and cultivated. But for this recipe, we are sticking to the traditional Jamaican Sorrel drink recipe. There are some variations to this recipe, where citrus and other spices such as star anise are added. In Latin countries, specifically Mexico, we call it ‘de Jamaica’ (from Jamaica) because the vibrant red flowers used in this drink are also widely used in the Caribbean country of Jamaica. Jamaican Sorrel drink recipe requires just six ingredients, Sorrel, ginger, pimento berries (allspice), cinnamon (this can be the leaf or stick), white rum and sugar to taste. These popular edible flowers actually originate from across seas. However, this beverage has been a staple in many Latin countries and is more commonly enjoyed as a cold beverage.įun fact, and believe it or not, hibiscus flowers have done a lot of traveling. This has gained some popularity and is often enjoyed in the USA as a hot tea – hibiscus tea. This favorite Latin drink is actually made with Hibiscus flowers (not the ornamental flowers you see in gardens though ). You actually may be more familiar with agua de Jamaica than you think. This drink was always a refreshing childhood favorite and the bright but dark red color always made it a fun drink (it’s basically the Latin kool-aid). One ‘agua fresca’ that we would commonly have in our home is the popular, agua de Jamaica.
An agua fresca was always the go-to drink when available and often when not, I can recall my mom always making this at home freshly made as a refreshing treat. Stir in the hibiscus petals, cinnamon, cloves. I remember growing up and sipping on many of these concoctions as my choice of drink instead of the average soda or juice when eating out with my family or going to family functions. Directions Step 1 Place 6 cups of water in a large saucepan bring to a boil. They are usually referred as such in many Latin countries. ‘Aguas frescas’ or fresh waters are a popular set of drinks, commonly made with a variety of different ingredients (flowers, fruit, grains & much more).
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