Sorrel Drink Trinidad
Experience the vibrant, festive flavors of the Caribbean with Sorrel Drink, a beloved Trinidadian holiday beverage bursting with warmth and spice. Made with dried sorrel, a form of hibiscus flowers, this refreshing drink combines bold notes of ginger, cinnamon, cloves, and a hint of citrus from orange peel. After a gentle simmer and steeping period to deepen its flavor, the blend is sweetened to perfection and can be infused with a dash of Angostura bitters for an optional twist. Serve chilled over ice for a deeply aromatic treat reminiscent of tropical celebrations. Easy to prepare with minimal cooking time, this recipe is the perfect addition to your holiday table or anytime you crave a taste of Trinidad's rich culinary traditions.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Dried sorrel (hibiscus flowers)
- 10 cups Water
- 2 tablespoons Fresh ginger
- 2 pieces Cinnamon stick
- 8 pieces Cloves
- 1 strip Orange peel
- 1.5 cups Sugar
- 1 teaspoon Angostura bitters (optional)
- Ice cubes (for serving)
Instructions
Rinse the dried sorrel thoroughly under cold water to remove any impurities.
In a large pot, bring the water to a boil over medium-high heat.
Once the water is boiling, add the rinsed sorrel, grated ginger, cinnamon sticks, cloves, and orange peel.
Reduce the heat to medium-low and let the mixture simmer gently for 10-15 minutes.
Remove the pot from the heat and allow the mixture to steep for at least 2 hours, or preferably overnight, to develop a rich flavor.
Strain the mixture through a fine mesh sieve or cheesecloth into a clean pitcher, discarding the solids.
Stir the sugar into the strained liquid until fully dissolved. Taste and adjust sweetness if needed.
If using Angostura bitters, add it now and stir to combine.
Chill the Sorrel Drink in the refrigerator until cold, or serve immediately over ice cubes.
Garnish with an orange slice or a cinnamon stick (optional), and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1280 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 3.3 g | 4% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.6 g | 3% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 122 mg | 5% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 317.5 g | 115% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.7 g | 31% | |
| Total Sugars | 300.3 g | ||
| Protein | 1.4 g | 3% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 310 mg | 24% | |
| Iron | 2.5 mg | 14% | |
| Potassium | 232 mg | 5% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
