Sorrel Drink Trinidad Recipe

Escape to the Caribbean with this vibrant and refreshing Trinidad Sorrel Drink! Unlike its temperate cousin, this festive beverage uses the crimson sepals of the roselle plant (Hibiscus sabdariffa), creating a spiced, iced tea perfect for Christmas and New Year celebrations. Kids will love helping 'pick' the sorrel (separating the red sepals from the seeds), adding to the fun. This recipe provides instructions for both kid-friendly and adult (rum-spiked) versions. Adjust sweetness to your liking – some prefer it intensely sweet, while others enjoy a more subtly tart flavor. Serve chilled over ice or warm it up for a unique twist reminiscent of mulled wine!

Prep Time 25 mins
Cook Time 243 mins
Calories 129.6 kcal
Protein 0g
Rating 4.0 (2 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Sorrel Drink Trinidad

  • 2 cups prepared sorrel
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • Zest of 1 orange
  • 5 whole cloves
  • 10 cups water
  • 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
  • ½ cup dark rum
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How to Make Sorrel Drink Trinidad

  1. Bring 10 cups of water to a boil in a non-reactive pot (stainless steel or enamel).
  2. Add 2 cups of prepared sorrel (red sepals), 1 ½ cups granulated sugar, 1 cinnamon stick, 5 whole cloves, and the zest of 1 orange. Stir continuously for 1 minute while boiling.
  3. Remove from heat, cool slightly, cover with foil or plastic wrap, and let steep at room temperature for 2 hours (or overnight for a deeper flavor).
  4. Taste and adjust: Add more water for a less intense flavor or more sugar if needed.
  5. Strain the liquid through a fine-mesh sieve into a large glass jar or bowl. Discard the solids.
  6. Refrigerate until thoroughly chilled.
  7. **For the Adult Version:** Repeat steps 1-5, adding ½ cup of dark rum after removing the pot from the heat in step 2. Stir to combine before cooling and straining.
  8. Serve chilled over ice. For a warming alternative, enjoy warm.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

0 g

Sugar

119g

Fat

0g

Carbs

10g