Pineapple Hibiscus Juice | Jugo de Piña con Jamaica (Video)
This pineapple hibiscus juice is fruity, refreshing, and beautifully colorful. Sweet pineapple balances the slightly tart flavor of Jamaica, while cinnamon adds a warm note that makes the drink a little more special.
💛 Jessica made this Jugo de Piña con Jamaica for us at La Cocina de Keesha Studio. She blends and strains half of the pineapple, then adds the remaining fruit in small pieces so every glass gets a little fresh pineapple too.
If you enjoy refreshing homemade drinks, try our Jugo de Jamaica, Jugo de Tamarindo, and Jugo de Guayaba too.
Why Jessica Steeps the Jamaica Instead of Boiling It
Jessica adds the dried hibiscus to boiling water, then turns off the heat and lets it steep.
This is a gentle way to extract the color and flavor of the Jamaica without keeping it at a hard boil for a long time.
For more fruity drinks, try our Jugo de Pera Piña, Jugo de Cereza, and Dominican Beetroot and Orange Juice.
Tips & Tricks
- Do not overboil the Jamaica: Add the hibiscus to boiling water, then remove it from the heat and let it steep.
- Strain the pineapple: This gives the finished drink a smoother texture.
- Serve it very cold: Chill the juice well and add ice just before serving.
How to Store
Keep the juice covered in the refrigerator for up to 2 to 3 days. Stir well before serving because some natural separation may occur.
Pineapple Hibiscus Juice
Ingredients
For Pineapple Hibiscus Juice
- 1 whole pineapple peeled and divided
- 4¼ cups water, divided 1 L
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup dried hibiscus flowers Jamaica
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- Ice for serving
Instructions
How to Make Jugo de Piña con Jamaica
- Prep: Peel the pineapple. Cut half into pieces for blending and dice the remaining half into small cubes for adding to the finished drink.
- Prepare the Jamaica: Bring 2 cups (500 ml) water to a boil. Add the dried hibiscus flowers and cinnamon sticks.
- Steep: Once the Jamaica is added, remove the pot from the heat. Jessica does not boil it for long. Let it steep in the hot water until it develops a deep red color and plenty of flavor.
- Blend the Pineapple: Add half of the pineapple to a blender with the remaining 2 cups (500 ml) water. Blend until smooth.
- Strain the Pineapple: Pour the blended pineapple through a strainer to remove the pulp and create a smoother juice.
- Combine: Strain the Jamaica mixture if needed, then combine it with the pineapple juice.
- Sweeten: Add 1 cup granulated sugar and stir until completely dissolved.
- Add the Pineapple Pieces: Stir in the reserved diced pineapple.
- Chill and Serve: Refrigerate until very cold, then serve over ice with some pineapple pieces in each glass.
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