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Jamaican sorrel drink in a glass with ice

Jamaican Sorrel Drink

This Jamaican sorrel drink blends hibiscus tea, ginger, cinnamon, and cloves into a bold spiced hibiscus drink. A classic homemade sorrel recipe served chilled or with rum.
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Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 2 hours
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: Jamaican
Diet: Low Calorie
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 5kcal
Author: Marwin Brown

Ingredients

  • 1-2 Cinnamon Sticks
  • 10 Allspice Berries
  • 5-6 Cloves
  • 1 Star Anise
  • 3 cups Hibiscus Flowers
  • 2 inch piece Grated Ginger peeled and grated
  • Simple Syrup
  • 1 Orange Peel Strip

Instructions

  • Toast cinnamon, cloves, anise, allspice in large saucepan over low heat for 1 minute.
  • Add water to the pan and bring to a gentle boil.
  • Add dried hibiscus flowers, orange peel, and ginger. Turn off the heat and allow the mixture to steep for at least an hour but preferably 6+ hours.
  • Strain the liquid through a fine mesh sieve into a pitcher.
  • Stir in simple syrup to taste.
  • Chill completely in the refrigerator.
  • Serve cold over ice, optionally with a splash of rum for a traditional Jamaican twist.

Nutrition

Calories: 5kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 0.1g | Fat: 0.1g | Saturated Fat: 0.01g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.02g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.02g | Sodium: 4mg | Potassium: 34mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0.04g | Vitamin A: 271IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 17mg | Iron: 0.2mg
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