Caribbean Sorrel Drink
Caribbean sorrel drink is a sweet and tangy beverage that is usually served during Christmas and New Year’s celebrations.
Servings: 9 cups
Calories: 93kcal
Ingredients
- 2 cups sorrel petals
- 2 tbsp ginger (grated)
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 15 allspice seeds (pimento)
- 1 orange peel
- juice of half an orange
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 9 cups water
Instructions
- Pour 7 cups of water in a large pot and boil the water on the stove.
- Remove the pot from the stove and add the sorrel petals, ginger, cinnamon stick, allspice seeds, orange peel, and orange juice to the water.
- Let the ingredients sit for 2 hours and then strain the juice from the solids and throw out the solids.
- Boil the remaining cups of water and the sugar in a small saucepan on the stove on medium heat. Use a spoon to continuously mix the sugar until it completely dissolves in the water.
- Let the syrup cool and then pour it into the sorrel drink and use a spoon to mix well.
- Place the drink in the fridge and let the drink chill before serving.
- To make the drink alcoholic, you can add a splash of rum to the individual servings.
Nutrition
Calories: 93kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 14mg | Potassium: 6mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 22g | Vitamin A: 272IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 14mg | Iron: 1mg