Barbados Christmas Sorrel

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.

Pick through the dried sorrel to remove any debris.

Add 5 liters of water to a large pot and bring to a boil.

Add the dried sorrel, bay leaves, cinnamon stick, and whole cloves to the boiling water.

Stir the mixture and observe the color change to red.

Let the mixture steep overnight.

The next day, add sugar to taste and stir until dissolved.

Optionally, add port wine or red wine for flavor.

Taste the mixture and adjust sugar and cloves as needed.

Strain the mixture through a fine sieve into a bowl.

Transfer the strained sorrel drink into a pitcher for serving.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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