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Jamaican Sorrel Drink

Enjoy a pleasurable drink symbolizing home and the tradition of Jamaica. Its vibrant, deep ruby red color and spiced flavor will keep you wanting more. It is sure to warm you up in a good way. Ideal for small gatherings, holiday dinners, or just you.
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Prep Time 4 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Steep Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 14 minutes
Servings: 1 gallon
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: Jamaican
Calories:
Ingredients Method Video

Ingredients
  

  • 4 oz dried Jamaican sorrel (dried hibiscus petals)
  • 1 gallon boiling water
  • 20 gram (12 slices) ginger root (washed & sliced)
  • 12 whole cloves
  • 2 sticks cinnamon
  • 1 cup dark brown sugar
  • ⅓ cup Jamaican overproof white rum (optional)

Method
 

  1. In a large pot, pour water in, then bring it to a boil.
  2. Add the dried sorrel, fresh ginger, whole cloves, and cinnamon sticks into the pot. Allow to boil for 10 minutes.
  3. Allow to steep (sit in covered pot for 4 hours) on the stove top. Flavors and color will intensify the longer it sits.
  4. Strain sorrel liquid into a clean container. Pressing on the wet mixture in the strainer to release any extra juices.
  5. Add sugar to the sorrel and stir until it dissolves.

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