Recipes with hibiscus (flor de jamaica)
8 verified Mexican recipes with hibiscus (flor de jamaica).
Hibiscus goes far beyond agua de jamaica: the rehydrated petals are sautéed for hibiscus tacos (Mexico City's star vegan taco), folded into quesadillas, cooked into jam, reduced for margarita syrup and even tossed into salads. Tart, floral, with a texture like shredded meat.
This page gathers 8 verified Mexican recipes with hibiscus (flor de jamaica), ordered A to Z — including Hibiscus and Ginger Water (Agua de Jamaica), Hibiscus Water, Agua de Jamaica con Frutas (Hibiscus Fruit Water). Total times range from 15 to 60 minutes, so there are weeknight options as well as weekend pot-cooking projects. The quickest is Aguas Locas (15 minutes in total). Indicative UK price: £3.49 per 50g (researched for our cost estimates).
Hibiscus and Ginger Water (Agua de Jamaica)
Fresh hibiscus water with ginger, lime and sugar — refreshing and lightly spiced.
25 minfacil6 servings
Hibiscus Water
Chilled hibiscus flower infusion, tangy and deeply refreshing.
20 minfacil8 servings
Agua de Jamaica con Frutas (Hibiscus Fruit Water)
Hibiscus infusion enriched with pineapple, orange and tropical fruits.
25 minfacil8 servings
Hibiscus Water with Mezcal (Agua de Jamaica con Mezcal)
Fresh hibiscus water mixed with artisanal mezcal, ice and lime.
25 minfacil2 servings
Aguas Locas (Mexican Fruit Party Punch)
Alcoholic punch of tropical fruits, tamarind, hibiscus, chamoy and chilli, mixed with lager.
15 minfacil6 servings
Christmas Ponche with a Kick
Traditional Mexican fruit punch with rum or brandy. The hot drink of the Mexican posadas.
60 minfacil10 servings
Hibiscus Flower Quesadillas
Corn masa quesadillas filled with stewed hibiscus flower and melted Oaxaca cheese.
40 minmedia4 servings
Courgette Flower Soup
Silky courgette flower cream with epazote, a Mexico City recipe.
40 minfacil4 servings
Frequently asked questions
How many recipes with hibiscus (flor de jamaica) are there on Recetas Mexas?
We have 8 published Mexican recipes using hibiscus (flor de jamaica), all with verified ingredients, steps and timings. A few examples: Hibiscus and Ginger Water (Agua de Jamaica), Hibiscus Water, Agua de Jamaica con Frutas (Hibiscus Fruit Water).
What's the quickest recipe with hibiscus (flor de jamaica)?
Aguas Locas, ready in 15 minutes in total. The rest of the recipes on this page range from 15 to 60 minutes.
How much does hibiscus (flor de jamaica) cost in the UK?
The indicative price we use in our cost estimates is £3.49 per 50g, researched across UK supermarkets and Mexican grocers. Each recipe page shows its calculated cost.
I've got hibiscus (flor de jamaica) and not much else — what can I cook?
Use our "What can I cook?" tool: tick hibiscus (flor de jamaica) plus whatever else you have at home and it tells you which recipes you can make in full and which are only one ingredient away.
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Recipes curated by Edmond Bojalil. Last updated: 2026-06-16.
Founder, Recetas Mexas
Mexican from Puebla, IT professional and foodie. Author of 1000+ authentic Mexican recipes adapted for home kitchens worldwide. Based in Madrid since 2018.
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