How to make hibiscus drink from fresh flowers | How to make sorrel drink | flor de jamaica

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.

Place fresh sorrel into a bowl and remove the small seed from the center of the flowers.

Wash the sorrel leaves in cold water to remove debris and soil, then drain.

Heat a pan with some water and add cinnamon sticks and cloves.

Add the sorrel leaves to the boiling water.

Grate fresh ginger and add it to the pan.

Squeeze orange juice and add the flesh to the pan.

Add lime juice to the pan, avoiding the skin to prevent bitterness.

Stir and bring to a boil for about 20 minutes.

Remove from heat and cover to cool, preferably overnight.

Strain the mixture using a tea towel or mushroom brush, squeezing to extract all the juice.

Sweeten with honey, agave, or sugar, whisking to combine.

Store in a glass bottle and refrigerate.

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