Sorrel Drink
A festive Jamaican drink made by steeping dried hibiscus with ginger and spice, then sweetening it and serving it cold. It is tart, floral, and refreshing, with a warming spicy edge.
Prep
40m
Cook
10m
Serves
6
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Ingredients
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- 2lWater
- 80gDried Hibiscus Flowers
- 20gFresh Ginger (sliced)
- 3gClove
- 3gAllspice (whole)
- 150gWhite Sugar
- 300gIce
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Method
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- 01
Bring the water to a boil in a saucepan.
- 02
Add the fresh ginger, clove, and allspice, and simmer briefly to release their flavor.
- 03
Remove the pan from the heat, add the dried hibiscus flowers, cover, and let the mixture steep until deeply colored and fragrant.
- 04
Strain the liquid, then stir in the white sugar while the drink is still warm so it dissolves fully.
- 05
Chill the sorrel drink thoroughly and serve it over the ice.
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