Jamaican Sorrel Drink Recipe
This Jamaican sorrel drink is a herb infused beverage served over ice. Traditionally served during the holidays it's refreshing, easy to make and full of flavor.
Servings 6 drinks
Calories 27kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 4 Oz dried sorrel about 3 cups
- 3 Oz ginger grated
- 1 Tablespoon pimento seeds allspice berries
- 1 teaspoon whole cloves
- 1 stick cinnamon
- 10 cups water
- sugar to taste
Instructions
- Wash the sorrel and ginger and drain the water. Add the sorrel, ginger, pimento seeds, cloves, and cinnamon stick to a large pot with the water and bring to a boil.
- Remove from heat immediately and cover the pot. Let the mixture steep for at least 8 hours, or preferably overnight in the refrigerator.
- Strain the mixture and discard the solids. Sweeten with sugar to taste, stirring until fully dissolved.
- Serve chilled over ice. Store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. The flavor improves after a day or two.
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Notes
- Use freshly grated ginger rather than pre-grated for the best flavor.
- Sweeten with brown sugar or dilute with additional water to suit your tastes.
- I usually add about 1 cup of sugar.
Nutrition
Calories: 27kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Sodium: 23mg | Potassium: 75mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0.4g | Vitamin A: 456IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 25mg | Iron: 1mg
