There are few things are more refreshing than an agua fresca (which literally means cool water, appropriately enough). Typical agua frescas are non alcoholic drinks, slightly sweetened and served chilled. While fruity agua frescas are most common, non-fruit flavors like horchata, tamarind, and hibiscus can also be categorized as agua frescas. Not only are they ridiculously refreshing, they are also ridiculously easy: simply blend your fruit with water, strain, and add sweetener and acid to taste. Some of my favorite agua fresca flavors include watermelon and hibiscus (also called jamaica flowers), and I'm often torn which one to order. It's a tough choice, so I figured, why not have both? That's exactly what I've done here, infusing a classic fresh watermelon agua fresca with a tart and tangy hibiscus tea. Add a touch of sugar and a splash of lime and you've got yourself one lovely summer refreshment. Dried hibiscus flowers are available at many international or Mexican grocers, you

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