Red Sorrel Drink

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From Canada to the Caribbean, red & green are the colours of Christmas; and from the Caribbean to Canada comes a beautiful cup of cheer. You might know sorrel as hibiscus, but you might not know it makes a tart and delicious berry-flavoured drink! Mix in the simple syrup to sweeten it, garnish with lime, and serve this colourful cocktail at your next Christmas gathering.

Prep Time
15 minutes
1 hour steeping time
Cook Time
10 minutes
Red Sorrel Drink garnished with a lime slice
Ingredients
Servings
4
For the cinnamon simple syrup:
  • 1 cup (217 g) packed Redpath® Golden Yellow Sugar
  • 1 cup (250 ml) water
  • 2 pieces (17 g) cinnamon sticks
For the drink:
  • 1 orange
  • 5 cups (1.25 L) water
  • 1 1/2 cups (50 g) dried sorrel buds
  • 1 inch (2.5 cm) pc of ginger, peeled and thinly sliced into rounds
  • 1 (10 g) cinnamon stick
  • 1 lime, cut into wedges
Instructions
For the cinnamon simple syrup:

Step 1

Place Redpath® Golden Yellow Sugar, water and cinnamon in a small pot; bring to a simmer over medium heat. Simmer stirring until sugar has dissolved. Remove from heat and let cool. Once cooled store in an airtight container until needed for up to 3 weeks.

 

For the drink:

Step 1

Remove zest from orange using a sharp vegetable peeler, trimming off any rind. Place in a medium pot along with dried sorrel buds, ginger, and cinnamon.

Step 2

Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, cover and remove from heat. Allow to steep for 1 hour. Place in fridge and allow to cool completely.

Step 3

Strain through a fine sieve and divide between 4 ice-filled glasses. Stir in desired amount of cinnamon simple syrup and garnish with a lime wedge.

Red Sorrel Drink

Chef's Tip

*Sorrel is also commonly known as hibiscus

*For a more intense flavour, allow mixture to steep in the fridge overnight

*Add an ounce (30 ml) of white rum to each drink for a cocktail version

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