Barbados Christmas Sorrel Drink

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey adds sweetness with fewer calories.

rum

🥗Healthier: non-alcoholic rum alternative

💰Cheaper: white rum

Non-alcoholic options are suitable for all ages.

Boil 11 cups of water in a saucepan.

Rinse the dry sorrel in a colander.

Add the rinsed sorrel, grated ginger, cinnamon sticks, and cloves to the boiling water.

Reduce heat and simmer the mixture.

Turn off the heat and let it cool overnight.

Strain the mixture to remove solids.

Add sugar to the strained liquid, adjusting to taste.

Taste the drink to check sweetness and adjust if necessary.

Serve the drink without alcohol, allowing others to add their own if desired.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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Dietary