Description
Jamaican Sorrel Drink brings festive Caribbean flavors to your holiday table, blending tart hibiscus flowers with warming spices. Refreshing and rich, this crimson beverage offers a delightful taste of island tradition you’ll savor with every sip.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 3 cups dried sorrel (hibiscus)
- 3/4 pound (340 grams) fresh ginger, grated
- 2 1/2 cups (500 grams) sugar
Spices:
- 10 whole cloves
- 10 allspice berries
Instructions
- In a large pot, combine water with dried sorrel, freshly grated ginger, whole cloves, and allspice berries, bringing the mixture to a rolling boil for precisely 8 minutes.
- Remove from heat and allow the aromatic infusion to cool completely at room temperature before transferring to the refrigerator for a minimum of 8 hours or up to 3 days to develop deep, rich flavors.
- After the steeping period, position a fine mesh strainer over a clean pitcher and carefully pour the liquid through, using a wooden spoon to press and extract maximum flavor from the botanical solids.
- Prepare a simple syrup by dissolving sugar in hot water, then gradually introduce the sweetener to the strained sorrel liquid, tasting incrementally to achieve the desired level of sweetness.
- Once sweetened, chill the beverage thoroughly and serve over ice, garnishing with optional fresh mint or citrus slice for an enhanced sensory experience.
Notes
- Select deep red, fresh sorrel flowers for the most vibrant color and robust flavor.
- Crush ginger slightly before adding to release more intense aromatic oils and enhance overall taste profile.
- Serve chilled over ice with optional rum for an authentic Jamaican adult beverage, perfect for holiday celebrations.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Mocktails
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Jamaican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 191
- Sugar: 48 g
- Sodium: 1 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg