Agua Fresca de Jamaica

• 2 ounces (about 1 cup) dried hibiscus calyxes also called flor de jamaica, available in Latin American stores
• 10 allspice berries, coarsely cracked optionalallspice
• Sugar or agave syrupsugar

1. 01Place the hibiscus in a bowl, rinse thoroughly with cold water, and drain. Cover with 4 cups cold water, add allspice berries, if using, and soak for 4 to 12 hours. Strain through a fine mesh sieve into a pitcher, pressing firmly and then discarding solids. Add 4 cups water and then sweeten to taste with sugar or agave syrup.

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