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Sorrel Drink

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Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 Ounces Dried Sorrel
  • 4 Litres Water
  • 2 Cinnamon Sticks
  • 24 Whole Cloves small palmful
  • 2-3 Cups Brown Sugar

Method
 

  1. Put the water, cinnamon sticks and cloves into a large pot and bring to a boil.
  2. Turn off the heat and add the dried sorrel to the pot.  Let this steep for 45 minutes to 1 hour.
  3. Strain the mixture to remove the sorrel and to the liquid add the sugar.  Start with 2 cups to begin with.  Taste and add more if necessary.
  4. Refrigerate and serve over ice.

Notes

You can also add fresh ginger and orange or lime peel for a change in flavour.