How To Make Dried Sorrel Drink For the Holidays (Simplified Version)

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey adds natural sweetness with fewer calories.

ginger

🥗Healthier: turmeric

💰Cheaper: ground ginger

Ground ginger provides similar flavor at a lower cost.

lime juice

🥗Healthier: lemon juice

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Vinegar can mimic acidity in a pinch.

cloves

🥗Healthier: allspice

💰Cheaper: cinnamon

Cinnamon offers warmth and spice at a lower price.

Wash and drain 3.5 oz of dried sorrel.

Pour enough water to cover the dried sorrel in a pot.

Turn the heat on to low and bring the water to a slow boil.

Once boiling, turn off the heat and let it sit for 2-3 hours to rehydrate the sorrel.

After 2-3 hours, add cold water equal to the amount of water used to soak the sorrel.

Strain the mixture to remove the solids.

Add 1 cup of brown sugar to the strained liquid and stir until dissolved.

Incorporate lime juice and ginger juice to taste.

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