Jamaican Sorrel Drink Recipe
A true Christmas delight, Jamaican Sorrel Drink is a seasonal drink most commonly seen, and enjoyed, in the “Christmas months”. It is however available all year round and can be made from the comforts of home.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds sorrel
- 1 ounce ginger
- 1 piece dried orange peel
- 6 whole cloves
- 12 cups water
- 2 cups sugar
- 1/4 cup white rum (optional)
- 1 cup red wine (optional)
Instructions
- Bring 12 cups of water to a boil.
- Wash the sorrel and crush or grate the ginger.
- Place the sorrel, ginger, orange peel and cloves in a stainless steel container.
- Pour the boiling water in the stainless steel container, cover and leave to infuse for 24 hours.
- Strain the mixture, add sugar, rum and red wine and mix well.
- Serve over ice or bottle and place in the fridge to chill.