Sorrel Drink (Caribbean Christmas Drink)

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: agave syrup

Honey provides natural sweetness with added health benefits.

ginger

🥗Healthier: turmeric

💰Cheaper: dried ginger

Turmeric offers anti-inflammatory properties and is often more affordable.

Wash the sorrel petals.

In a large pot, add water and bring it to a boil.

Add pounded ginger, bay leaves, cinnamon stick, and cloves to the boiling water.

Boil for about 5 minutes to release the flavors.

Add 5 pounds of sorrel petals to the pot.

Cover the pot and allow it to come to a slight boil, then turn off the stove.

Cover the pot again and let it cool down and brew for about 8 hours.

Strain the mixture to remove the petals.

Sweeten the liquid with sugar to taste and strain again if necessary.

Pour the drink into fancy bottles and store in the refrigerator.

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