Pineapple Basil Agua de Jamaica
If jetting off on vacation isn’t in the cards, this beautiful beverage will have you feeling the tropical breeze right in your own backyard. With hydrating ingredients and absolutely no caffeine, you can nourish your body and take a breather all at the same time.
Recipe - BLOOMINGTON
Pineapple Basil Agua de Jamaica
Prep Time15 Minutes
Servings6
Cook Time5 Minutes
Ingredients
FOR THE HIBISCUS TEA CONCENTRATE: 4 hibiscus tea bags
FOR THE BASIL SYRUP: ½ cup lightly packed L&B Fresh Organic Basil, roughly chopped, plus more for garnish
½ cup granulated sugar
FOR THE AGUA DE JAMAICA: ice
2 cups hibiscus tea concentrate (recipe above)
2 cups pineapple juice
¼ cup basil syrup (recipe above)
6 pieces L&B Fresh Pineapple Chunks, for garnish
Directions
- TO MAKE THE HIBISCUS TEA CONCENTRATE: In a small saucepan, bring 2 cups of water to a boil over high heat. Once boiling, remove the pot from the heat and add the tea bags. Let steep for 6 minutes, discard the tea bags, and then set aside to cool in the refrigerator for 10 minutes.
- TO MAKE THE BASIL SYRUP: In a small saucepan over medium-high heat, combine the basil, sugar and ½ cup of water. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the sugar dissolves, and the syrup slightly thickens and becomes fragrant, 8 to 10 minutes. Transfer the syrup to a heatproof container and set aside to cool
- TO MAKE THE AGUA DE JAMAICA: Fill a large pitcher halfway with ice. Add the hibiscus tea concentrate, pineapple juice, and basil syrup. Stir to combine.
- To serve, pour the agua de jamaica into highball glasses filled halfway with ice. Garnish with basil leaves and a piece of pineapple. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
15 minutes
Prep Time
5 minutes
Cook Time
6
Servings
Shop Ingredients
Makes 6 servings
Traditional Medicinals Organic Hibiscus Tea, 16 Each
$6.99$0.44 each
L&B Fresh Organic Basil, 0.75 Ounce
$3.79$5.05/oz
C&H Baker's Sugar Ultrafine Pure Cane Sugar, 3.5 Pound
$7.99$2.28/lb
Ace Ice Purefect Ice Cubes, 5 Pound
$2.69$0.54/lb
Not Available
Dole Pineapple Juice, 36 Ounce
$5.89$0.16/oz
Not Available
L&B Fresh Pineapple Chunks, 0.5 Pound
$4.00 avg/ea$7.99/lb
Directions
- TO MAKE THE HIBISCUS TEA CONCENTRATE: In a small saucepan, bring 2 cups of water to a boil over high heat. Once boiling, remove the pot from the heat and add the tea bags. Let steep for 6 minutes, discard the tea bags, and then set aside to cool in the refrigerator for 10 minutes.
- TO MAKE THE BASIL SYRUP: In a small saucepan over medium-high heat, combine the basil, sugar and ½ cup of water. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the sugar dissolves, and the syrup slightly thickens and becomes fragrant, 8 to 10 minutes. Transfer the syrup to a heatproof container and set aside to cool
- TO MAKE THE AGUA DE JAMAICA: Fill a large pitcher halfway with ice. Add the hibiscus tea concentrate, pineapple juice, and basil syrup. Stir to combine.
- To serve, pour the agua de jamaica into highball glasses filled halfway with ice. Garnish with basil leaves and a piece of pineapple. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.