Sorrel Juice

Ice cold sorrel drink for a refreshing drink for Black History Month.

Super refreshing and perfect for parties. The beautiful dark red color and captivating tang – some say the flavor is close to raspberries or cranberries. Whatever your taste buds call this unique flavor, you'll definitely go back for a refill or two.

Makes 9-10 cups

Course beverages, Drink

Cuisine AFRICAN CARIBBEAN, Caribbean

Diet Gluten Free, Vegan

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 10

Steep Time 45

Total Time 1 5

Servings

Calories 131kcal

Author Imma

Ingredients

Simple Syrup

2 cups (480ml) water
1 cup (200g) sugar

Sorrel Drink

¼ cup (60g) chopped ginger
2 cups (300g) dried red sorrel calyces
8-10 allspice berries, cracked
1 lime, chopped
1 cinnamon stick
10 cups (2.4l) hot water or more to taste
1 orange, sliced (optional)
rum to taste (optional)

Instructions

Simple Sugar

Bring 2 cups of water with 1 cup of sugar to a boil in a medium bowl or pot.
Simmer ingredients until the sugar has completely dissolved. Then set aside and allow the syrup to cool.

Sorrel Drink

Place the sorrel, ginger, lime, allspice berries, and cinnamon stick in a large, heat-proof bowl.
Gently pour hot water into the bowl of sorrel.
Let it steep for 45 minutes or longer. You can also steep it overnight in the fridge for a more potent flavor.
Strain the ingredients with a fine sieve and discard solids. Pour the drink into a pitcher for serving.
Add as much simple syrup as desired with rum and orange slices. Serve over ice.

Notes

Substitute the simple syrup with honey or your preferred sweetener.
You can easily crack allspice berries in a mortar and pestle.
Feel free to replace the cracked allspice berries with ¾-1 teaspoon ground allspice.
Please keep in mind that the nutritional information is a rough estimate and can vary significantly based on the products used in the recipe.

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