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Sorrel Drink For Your Christmas Day | Recipes By Chef Ricardo

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Bajan Sorrel Drink

Cultural Context

Originating from Barbados, Bajan Sorrel Drink is a festive beverage traditionally enjoyed during the Christmas season. Made from the vibrant sorrel flower, this drink is steeped with spices, resulting in a refreshing and tangy flavor. It symbolizes celebration and community, often served at gatherings and family reunions. Today, it has gained popularity beyond the Caribbean, with variations appearing in tropical regions worldwide.

BarbadianBBdrink
120 min
easy
8 servings
Servings4
125 g dry sorrel leaves
900 g water
2 pieces ginger
4 cloves
1 cup brown sugar
3 tablespoons white rum
cinnamon (pinch)

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey offers natural sweetness with additional flavor.

rum

🥗Healthier: non-alcoholic rum alternative

💰Cheaper: white rum

Non-alcoholic options cater to all guests.

1

Boil 900 g of water in a pot.

2

Add 125 g of dry sorrel leaves and 2 pieces of ginger to the boiling water.

3

Add 4 cloves to the pot.

4

Crush the ginger and add it to the pot.

5

Cover and simmer for about 15 minutes.

6

Add a pinch of cinnamon to the mixture.

7

Strain the mixture to remove solids.

8

Add 1 cup of brown sugar and stir until dissolved.

9

Add 3 tablespoons of white rum to the strained liquid.

10

Taste and adjust sweetness if necessary.

11

Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.

12

Serve over ice.

Cooking Techniques

brewingsteepingmixing

Equipment Needed

potstrainerglass containerrefrigerator

Spice Level:

🌶️🌶️🌶️Contains Alcohol

Also Known As

Sorrel DrinkHibiscus Drink

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