Sorrel Drink
HB-4175 · Hand-built original · Trinidadian
Sorrel Drink is a Trinidadian drink centred on sorrel (roselle hibiscus), prepared in a straightforward home style. Serve it as directed in the method.
Main ingredient: sorrel (roselle hibiscus)
Ingredients
- 2 lbs fresh sorrel
- 3 bay leaves
- 3 star anise
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 10 cloves
- 1¾ qt water
- 1 cup sugar
Method
- Run a small knife around the base of the sorrel, pull the seeds out and discard the seeds. Wash the sorrel sepals.
- Add the sorrel to a large pot with the spices and water, place on medium heat and leave for 20 minutes to come to a rolling boil.
- Turn off the heat and leave to steep for 1 hour.
- Strain, mix the drink with sugar, chill and serve.