Sorrel Drink

Name: Sorrel Drink
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Caribbean
Ingredients: 2 cups dried hibiscus flowers (sorrel); 8 cups water; 2 oz fresh ginger, peeled, sliced; 2 cinnamon sticks; 8 whole cloves; 1 tsp whole allspice berries; 1/2 cup granulated sugar; 6 strips orange peel, strips

A vivid crimson Caribbean holiday drink brewed from dried hibiscus flowers, warming spices, and sweetened to taste. Served chilled over ice, it is tart, floral, and deeply refreshing.

30 minEasyServes 690 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 cups dried hibiscus flowers (sorrel)
8 cups water
2 oz fresh ginger, peeled, sliced
2 cinnamon sticks
8 whole cloves
1 tsp whole allspice berries
1/2 cup granulated sugar
6 strips orange peel, strips

Instructions

1

Combine 8 cups water, 2 oz peeled, sliced fresh ginger, 2 cinnamon sticks, 8 whole cloves, 1 tsp whole allspice berries, and 6 strips strips orange peel in a large pot. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
2

Add 2 cups dried hibiscus flowers (sorrel) to the boiling liquid, stir, and remove from heat. Cover and steep for 15 minutes.
3

Stir in 1/2 cup granulated sugar until fully dissolved.
4

Strain the drink through a fine-mesh sieve into a large pitcher, pressing the solids gently. Discard the solids.
5

Let cool to room temperature, then refrigerate until cold. Serve over ice.

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Questions

Is there a substitute for allspice in Sorrel Drink?

The entry for Sorrel Drink calls for 1 tsp whole allspice berries. In its place: Equal parts ground cinnamon, nutmeg and clove.

Is Sorrel Drink keto-friendly?

A serving of Sorrel Drink carries 20 g of carbohydrate. Against a strict 20 g keto day that is 100 percent of the budget; against a moderate 100 g low-carb day it is 20 percent.

How many carbs are in Sorrel Drink?

One serving (the recipe makes 6) has 20 g of carbohydrate in about 90 calories, with 0 g protein and 0 g fat, plus 5 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

Can I batch Sorrel Drink for a group?

Yes. As written it serves 6. Halved, the hibiscus drops from 2 cups to 1 cup; doubled, it is 4 cups. Every line in this entry carries its half and double quantity, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. To make a pitcher, multiply everything and stir over ice at the end.

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