Jamaican Sorrel Drink

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Calories: Approx. 200 per serving

Macros: 1g protein, 0.5g fat, 51g carbohydrates

Cooking time: 8-10 hours including steeping

Recipe ingredients:

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Categories: beverages, caribbean cuisine, holiday drinks, cocktails, sorrel recipes, frozen beverages, non-alcoholic drinks

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A vibrant and traditional Caribbean beverage made with dried sorrel, ginger, and pimento, perfect for festive gatherings, with an optional rum twist for adults.

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Experience the vibrant flavors of the Caribbean with this authentic Jamaican sorrel drink. Famous for its bold red hue and festive taste, this traditional beverage combines dried sorrel with spicy ginger and aromatic pimento. Perfect for holiday gatherings, this recipe offers an optional boozy twist with Jamaican white overproof rum for adults.

Ingredients

🫐 2 bags Dried Sorrel, Sorrel Dried Jamaica Hibiscus
🫚 2 thumb-sized pieces Fresh Ginger
🌿 1 tablespoon Pimento, Tropical Sun Allspice Whole
💧 12 cups Water
🍬 3 cups Brown Sugar
🥃 1 1/2 cups Jamaican White Overproof Rum, optional

Instructions

1- Wash the Sorrel:

Place 2 bags of dried sorrel in a stainless steel strainer over a bowl filled with cold water.
Spin, shake, and press the sorrel to remove impurities. Repeat until the water is clear and initial excess color has been released.
Discard the wash water.

2- Boil the Water:

Pour 12 cups of water into a large non-stick cooking pot with a lid, possibly from the CAROTE brand.
Set the stove to high heat.

3- Prepare the Ginger:

Slice the ginger into thin pieces.
Use a metal garlic press with a blue scraper to extract juice and some pulp directly into the pot.
Add the remaining ginger slices.

4- Add the Spices and Sorrel:

Stir in 1 tablespoon of whole pimento and the washed sorrel.
Cover with the lid.

5- Bring to a Boil and Steep:

Allow the mixture to reach a rolling boil and then turn off the heat immediately.
Let it cool and cover to steep overnight (8+ hours).

6- Strain the Sorrel:

The next day, use a fine-mesh strainer over a clean bowl to separate the liquid from the solids.
Wearing gloves, squeeze remaining liquid from solids before discarding them.

7- Sweeten the Sorrel:

Mix in 3 cups of brown sugar to the strained liquid.
Use a wooden spatula to ensure all sugar dissolves.
Adjust the sweetness to taste.

8- Add Rum (Optional):

For an alcoholic version, stir in 1 1/2 cups of Jamaican white overproof rum.
Mix thoroughly.

9- Bottle and Serve:

Store the finished sorrel drink in bottles for refrigeration or serve immediately over ice.

Prep Time: 20-30 minutes
Cook Time: A few minutes for boiling
Total Time: Approximately 8-10 hours with steeping
Servings: Varies based on serving size
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