Sorrel

Here is a recipe for a traditional drink usually brought out at Christmas. Sorrel isn't well known in the States but on the islands they're a hit. here is a drink that will make you want to try it yourself. Enjoy!!!







Ingredients:

• 1 lb Sorrel sepals
• 1" of ginger
• 5 tbsp sugar
• 2 litres of water
• A splash of rum (ideally Jamaican white rum)
• 1 tsp cloves
• 1 tsp ground pimento
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 1 tbsp orange peel
• 1 tbsp lemon peel
• 1 tsp mace

Preparation:

1. Grate ginger along with the sorrel, put both into pot of water and bring to a boil for 20 minutes.
2. Add spices and boil for another 10 minutes.
3. Take the mixture off the heat and once cooled, place into fridge for 24 hours.
4. After 24 hours, take mixture out of fridge and strain out the liquid.
5. Stir in sugar and as much as you like and pour over ice.