Sorrel Drink

Instructions

1. 1 Rinse dried sorrel sepals thoroughly under cool water to remove any dust or debris. Place in a large heatproof container.
2. 2 Add sliced ginger, cloves, and cinnamon sticks to the sorrel. Pour boiling water over everything and stir once gently.
3. 3 Cover tightly and let steep at room temperature for at least twenty-four hours. The longer it steeps, the deeper the flavor.
4. 4 Strain the liquid through a fine sieve, pressing the solids to extract all the rich ruby-red liquid and aromatics.
5. 5 Add sugar and lime juice to the strained liquid. Stir until sugar dissolves completely. Taste and adjust sweetness as desired.
6. 6 Refrigerate until ice-cold. Serve over plenty of ice in tall glasses. Adults may add a splash of white rum if desired.