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Sorrel Drink

Sorrel Drink is a popular drink that used to be served mostly during Christmas time in Jamaica, but now its served all year round. It has great health benefits too!
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Course: Beverage
Cuisine: Jamaican
Keyword: sorrel drink
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 199kcal

Equipment

  • 1 pot

Ingredients

  • 8 cups water
  • 2 cups dried sorrel buds
  • 2 inches ginger grated
  • 1 orange peel
  • 8 allspice berries (pimento)
  • 1 cup organic cane sugar or sweetener of choice to taste

Instructions

  • Bring water to boil in a large pot. Add sorrel, ginger, orange peel, and allspice berries.
  • Remove from the heat and allow the sorrel to steep for 2 hours or cool and place in the refrigerator overnight
  • Strain the sorrel using a fine mesh strainer or a nut bag. Sweeten the sorrel drink with your favorite sweetener. Refrigerate and enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 199kcal | Carbohydrates: 51g | Protein: 0.1g | Fat: 0.2g | Saturated Fat: 0.01g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 30mg | Potassium: 48mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 50g | Vitamin A: 364IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 31mg | Iron: 0.2mg