Sorrel Drink
This drink is colorful, refreshing and so festive!
Servings 8
Calories 24kcal
Ingredients
- 8 cups (1.89 L) water
- 2 cups (256g) dried sorrel
- 1 two-inch piece of ginger peeled and grated
- 1 teaspoon allspice berries
- 4 cloves
- orange peel
- simple sugar syrup or maple syrup to sweeten
Instructions
- Boil water in pot.
- Add in sorrel, ginger, berries, cloves, and orange peel, and let steep for about 1 hour.
- While mixture is steeping, make the sugar syrup.
- Strain sorrel juice into a pitcher and sweeten with syrup, to taste.
- Serve your drink over ice and garnish with orange and lime wedges.
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Notes
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- This recipe uses dried sorrel. If using fresh hibiscus, the drink will be a lighter red.
- For a deeper red color, add a few more tablespoons of sorrel.
- Before using the dried sorrel petals, give them a quick rinse to remove any dust or debris.
- Be mindful of the steeping time for the spices. Over-steeping could result in a drink that's overly spiced and bitter. Stick to the recommended time in the recipe.
- Strain the mixture thoroughly after simmering to remove all the solids. This ensures a smooth and enjoyable texture.
- Allow the strained mixture to cool to room temperature before refrigerating.
- Sorrel Drink is traditionally served cold over ice. This helps balance the tartness and enhances the overall enjoyment.
- Consider garnishing your glasses with fresh orange slices or a sprinkle of ground cinnamon for an extra festive touch.
- When entertaining a crowd, simply double (or even triple) this recipe.
- Prep it ahead of time and just store in the fridge until needed.
- Use a sharp knife to cut off the peel from an orange if you need to.
- Storage - Keep refrigerated up to one week.
- There is 1 WW Blue Plan SmartPoint in a serving of this.
Nutrition
Calories: 24kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 15mg | Potassium: 12mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 175IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 12mg | Iron: 5mg