<strong>How to make Jamaican Sorrel (Hibiscus) Drink</strong>
Jamaican Sorrel Drink there is no holiday without sorrel. If you don’t have it cancel the whole dinner! Sorrel became a holiday beverage because the season is harvested. In Jamaica, hibiscus was traditionally planted around August and reaped in late November or in December.
Sorrel, as it’s known in the Caribbean, is a species of hibiscus flower from West Africa. It is traditionally used as a gentle laxative and may help to reduce spasms of the stomach and intestines in people with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). In Latin America, particularly Mexico, the flower is referred to as flor de Jamaica, and the drink is called Agua de flor de Jamaica. You might have also heard of it being called roselle, which is its African reference.
Are Hibiscus and sorrel the same?
In the Caribbean, the popular terms are hibiscus or sorrel, as it is made from the hibiscus sabdariffa flower. The plant is native to India but can grow as an annual in all climates. There is a green leafy plant, used as a lemony sour herb or a vegetable, also called sorrel. It is not the same thing. The sorrel we are talking about here is the outer part of a hibiscus flower, and it is distinctly blood-red in color.
What does sorrel drink do for the body?
Sorrel is a great source of antioxidants, which are beneficial compounds that protect your cells from damage by neutralizing harmful free radicals. Antioxidants may help prevent many chronic conditions, including heart disease, cancer, and type 2 diabetes
Is sorrel A Superfood?
Though probably less familiar, the lemony herb called sorrel is also extremely nutritious. High in minerals like magnesium and potassium and manganese, sorrel helps to regulate blood pressure and build bones, among many other important functions.
Jamaican Sorrel Drink Ingredients
- Dried Red Sorrel or Fresh – The main ingredient for our drink. Dry or Fresh both works.
- Sugar – Gives the sweetness the drink needs and it balances out the sorrel’s tartness.
- Ginger – Spicy yet sweet, ginger also adds the most flavor to this drink.
- Lime – The citrusy flavor of lime adds a delightful kick to this sorrel
- Orange Peel – It adds a tremendously acidic sweet fruity flavor.
- Pimento Berries –(Allspice) – This is a must if you want the flavor of Jamaica. You can also add a few berries to the drink when storing itt
- Cloves – Adds to the taste.
- Cinnamon Sticks – A sweet, aromatic spice taste adds excitement and flavor to this drink.
- Water – Seeps the ingredients.
- Rum – You can use as much or as little as you like. Or simply just skip it for a kid-friendly drink.
- Wine – Jamaican Red Label or Taylor Port is a great option.
- Sorrel Ginger Syrup – Takes the drink to another level (optional)
How To Make Sorrel Drink
- In a large pot add water then add in your ginger and spices – cloves and pimento berries (allspice) followed by the orange peel.
- Let that come to a bubble then add the sorrel and stir.
- Turn off the stove.
- Remove the pot from the stove, cover leave to steep for 2-4 hours or preferably overnight (recommended) even up to 5 days.
- Strain and discard the excess sorrel, peel, and spices.
- Sweeten to taste add rum, red wine, sugar, sorrel ginger syrup (optional). Then serve
Sorrel FAQ’s
Is sorrel drink good for the kidneys?
Stay on the safe side and avoid use. Kidney disease: Large amounts of sorrel might increase the risk of kidney stones. Be sure to speak with a healthcare professional before using sorrel if you have ever had or are at risk of getting kidney stones.
Is sorrel good for a detox?
Yes, sorrel is a rich source of vitamin C. According to USDA, a 100g serving of sorrel contains 48 mg of vitamin C. Due to its high vitamin C content, sorrel can help detoxify the body and help improve skin health
Can diabetics drink sorrel?
The sorrel fiber may also help ward against certain health conditions including cancer, obesity, and type 2 diabetes. Flavonoids not only give sorrel its deep red color but act as a powerful antioxidant that scavenges the body of free radicals that can cause deadly diseases
Is sorrel good for the stomach?
Sorrel is a good source of fiber, which helps to promote healthy bowel movements and digestion. It may help to reduce constipation, and can also help in preventing heart disease by reducing cholesterol.
Is sorrel toxic to humans?
Sorrel is POSSIBLY UNSAFE when taken by mouth in large amounts since it might increase the risk of developing kidney stones. There is also a report of death after consuming a large amount (500 grams) of sorrel.
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How to make Jamaican Sorrel (Hibiscus) Drink
Ingredients
- 4-5 Cups dried sorrel hibiscus, rinsed with cold water in a colander or strainer
- 3/4 Pound gingerr washed and grated. Keep some whole but smash it flat.
- 1 Cup orange peel orange skin
- 8-10 Whole cloves
- 8-10 Whole allspice berries
- * Sugar sweeten to your likeness
- * Red Wine optional
- * Rum optional
- 1/4 Cup Sorrel Ginger Syrup optional
Instructions
- In a large pot bring the water to a boil with ginger and spices – cloves and pimento berries (allspice) followed by the orange peel.
- * Let that come to a bubble then add the sorrel and stir.
- * Turn off the stove.
- * Remove the pot from the stove, cover leave to steep for 2-4 hours or preferably overnight (recommended) even up to 5 days.
- * Strain and discard the excess sorrel, peel, and spices.
- * Sweeten to taste add rum, red wine, sugar, sorrel ginger syrup (optional). Then serve
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