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Boiling Process– Add the sorrel to a pot of water along with the spices and put it to a boil. The amount of water should just about cover the sorrel in the pot. Too much water Once the liquid comes to a boil, turn the heat down and let it boil for another 5 to 10 minutes. I used the dried ones I already had for this recipe since most people will get the dried ones. Above, I share a photo of how the fresh ones look. Fresh Ginger Root — adds so much great flavour to the drink, when you add the right amount that is. If you add too much it’ll be too strong. So for 20 cups of water, I used a pound of ginger. Sorrel, the Jamaican name for a type of hibiscus flower, is a popular drink in many parts of the world. While it is deliciously refreshing and can be enjoyed anytime of year, its festive color and seasonal spices make it an ideal Christmas punch. Add citrus notes. Enhance the citrusy notes by adding a splash of fresh lime or lemon juice along with the orange peel. This adds an extra layer of brightness to the drink.

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Sugar– The key ingredient for your simple syrup adds sweetness, of course. It also balances your sorrel drink’s tartness. Whole Allspice Berries(Pimento Berries/Seeds) – a key ingredient in many Jamaican dishes and drinks, this aromatic spice is especially crucial here and should definitely be added. Soliman GA. Dietary fiber, atherosclerosis, and cardiovascular disease. Nutrients. 2019;11(5):1155. doi:10.3390/nu11051155 To understand a little about why sorrel became synonymous with the holiday season, you have to look at two factors: natural and cultural. Christmas naturally Tip.. double or triple up on the amount of sorrel petals you use and the resulting brew can be used as a concentrate. Simply bottle and store in the fridge. Then use as needed ( add a small amount to water, sweeten) when you crave a tall glass of chilled sorrel.

National Cancer Institute. Essiac/Flor Essence (PDQ®)–Health Professional Version. National Institutes of Health. Storing sorrel: This recipe makes 2 quarts of sorrel tea. I like to use glass jars or bottles (mason jars, carafes, swing top bottles, or any other container/pitcher you have that can be fitted with an airtight lid). Bello O, et al. (2019). Wild vegetable Rumex acetosa linn.: Its ethnobotany, pharmacology and phytochemistry – A review. Steep– Let it steep for about 45 minutes or longer. You can also steep it overnight in the fridge for a more potent flavor. (Photo 5) This Jamaican Sorrel Drink is the staple Christmas beverage in all Jamaican households! But Jamaican or not, EVERYONE needs to try this beautiful, refreshing, flavourful and super easy drink! Easily customizable, you can adjust the quantities of the recipe AND I provided both a boozy adult version and a non-alcoholic kid-friendly version!Citrus Fruit — Limes, Lemons, Oranges etc. my family and I do not add any of this to our sorrel, but many people do. You can boil the peels with the ginger or maybe slice it up and let it sit and steep in the pot for a day. Yes! Although, if you opt to use fresh sorrel (roselle buds), you will need a lot more than the recipe is written for dried sorrel. Fresh sorrel is not as pungent and has a lighter color than dried. And it’s usually homegrown or found at farmers markets, be sure to always rinse fresh sorrel before using! Boozy Sorrel Drink (Jamaican Rum Punch) Using a 1:1 ratio, add 1 cup sugar and 1 cup of water to a saucepan and cook on low heat, untilthe sugar is dissolved. Swirl the sugar around a few times. As soon as the sugar is fully dissolved, remove saucepan from heat and let it cool. Traditionally only drink during the festive season, but now that you can also find store-bought, it’s available to drink all year round. Jamaican Christmas Drink