How to make Trini Sorrel

Published Date
July 17th 2021
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The Sorrel flower is a species of hibiscus flower originally found in Africa that has spread across to the Caribbean and Asia during colonization. Its dark red burgundy flowers are boiled and or steeped in hot water to create a tangy juice or tea. You can find the flavor of this flower being used in flavored lagers, carbonated beverages, and dried for use in tea bags. The traditional Trini version, however, is a drink infused with ginger and clove to give it a spicy and woody depth of flavor. Since the flowers bloom in late November into December, this drink has become a Christmas Tradition and for an extra 'shot' of cheer, a little Rum will make it just right. During the Holiday season, please be responsible and always chooses a designated driver.  

Equipment Needed
Cutting Board Cutting Board
Digital Food Kitchen Scale Digital Food Kitchen Scale
Drinking Glass Drinking Glass
Fine Mesh Strainer Fine Mesh Strainer
Medium Pot Medium Pot
Paring Knife Paring Knife
Pitcher Pitcher
Wooden Spoon Wooden Spoon
Author: Rachel Ottier-Hart
Average: 4.7 (12 votes)
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Serves
10

Ingredients

Instructions

Rinse and clean the flowers to remove any critters and debris before placing them into a stockpot and filling with water until fully submerged.
Add to the pot the pieces of the whole clove, slices of ginger, and bay leaf. Bring to a boil for 10-15 minutes.
Turn off the heat cover and steep until completely cool or overnight for a more rich flavor.
Strain the liquid into a juice jug and add the sugar more or less to your taste. The flower and spice waste is excellent compost for your garden!
Serve chilled or over ice, and for a cocktail, add a shot of rum and enjoy.

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Keywords
Roselle Juice, Rosella Juice,Trini Sorrel, Caribbean Sorrel, Jamaica Sorrel

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