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Guyanese Style Sorrel Drink

This Guyanese Style Sorrel drink recipe is made with sorrel blossoms and warm spices, typically served during the holiday season. Although this Carribean beverage is popular around Christmas time, it can be enjoyed year-round.
Course Beverage
Cuisine Caribbean, Guyanese
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Prep Time 1 day
Servings 4
Calories 258kcal

Equipment

  • Large Stockpot

Ingredients

  • 1 Cup Dried Sorrel Blossoms
  • 3 Cinnamon Sticks
  • 1 Tablespoons Whole Cloves
  • A 2-5 inch piece of dried orange peel
  • 8 Cups Water
  • 1 1/4 Cups Demerara Sugar Sugar to taste

Instructions

  • Add cinnamon sticks and whole cloves to a large stock pot on medium heat, then bring up to temperature. While the pot is coming up to temperature it will warm up the spices for a better flavor pay off.
  • Then add, water, orange peel and dried sorrel blossoms to the pot, increase the heat to high and bring to a rolling boil.
  • Allow the mixture to boil for 10 minutes, then remove from the heat and allow to cool completely.
  • When the mixture is completely cool, and the sugar and mix until the sugar completely dissolves. Then let sit over night or for at least 8 hours. Then strain with a fine mesh strainer or a strainer lined with muslin.
  • Serve chilled or over ice.

Nutrition

Calories: 258kcal | Carbohydrates: 65g | Protein: 0.1g | Fat: 0.1g | Saturated Fat: 0.04g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.02g | Trans Fat: 0.003g | Sodium: 30mg | Potassium: 49mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 62g | Vitamin A: 184IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 57mg | Iron: 1mg