News Americas, NEW YORK, NY: Sorrel drink is a traditional and festive drink popular in the Caribbean, especially during the holiday season. Made from the vibrant red sepals of the sorrel plant (a variety of hibiscus), this delicious and spicy drink is a staple at celebrations and gatherings. Its bold, toasty aroma is complemented by warming notes of ginger, cinnamon and pimento, creating a uniquely refreshing yet comforting taste. Often enjoyed with a splash of rum for an extra kick, the drink is both a cultural tradition and a symbol of togetherness, embodying the vibrant spirit of Caribbean celebrations.
This Christmas, make your Sorrel the Caribbean way.
Sorrel drink recipe
To make a sorrel drink, steep sorrel, ginger, pimento and cinnamon in boiling water overnight. Strain the mixture, then sweeten and add rum to taste. Cool and serve chilled over ice.
The ingredients
- 2 £ sorrel dry or fresh
- 1 £ Ginger fresh chopped
- 12 pimento Whole
- 3 cinnamon chopsticks
- 2 Gals water
- 3-4 £ Sugar crushed
- 1 1/2 CUPS White rum
Preparation
In a deep pot, put two liters of water to boil; add sorrel and fresh minced ginger.
1 pound ginger, 2 glasses of water, 2 pounds Sorrel
Add 12 whole pimentos and three sticks of cinnamon mixture.
12 pimentos, 3 cinnamon
Remove from heat and let the mixture steep overnight. Strain the sorrel juice into a saucepan, discarding the solids except the pimento and cinnamon sticks, add the rum and sweeten to taste.
1 1/2 cups white rum, 3-4 lbs Sugar
Pour the mixture into bottles and refrigerate.
Serve with ice.
Cheers and Merry Christmas to you!
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