Vegetarian Iced Hibiscus Tea (Agua de Jamaica)

Few drinks are as visually stunning as this deep crimson agua fresca — the color alone stops people in their tracks before they've even taken a sip. Dried hibiscus flowers steep with a cinnamon stick and sugar into a richly fragrant concentrate that smells like a farmers market in the best possible way. Once strained and diluted with cold water, the result is tart, floral, and just sweet enough to be completely refreshing. A squeeze of lime on the side brightens everything up and adds a little citrus punch that plays beautifully against the hibiscus. This is naturally plant-based from start to finish — no swaps or substitutions needed, just honest, simple ingredients doing all the work. It's the kind of drink that disappears fast at gatherings, so you might want to double the batch before guests arrive.

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