Sorrel Beverage

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Ingredients

  • 3 quarts boiling water
  • 2 ounces dried Jamaican sorrel (see note)
  • Peel of 1 orange
  • Peel of 1 lime or lemon
  • 1 stick cinnamon
  • 12 cloves
  • 1 ounce ginger, unpeeled and grated
  • 15 grains of rice
  • Honey, sugar or turbinado sugar to taste (see note)

Instructions

  1. Pour boiling water into a large container to which has been added the sorrel, citrus peels, cinnamon, cloves and ginger.
  2. Allow to steep for 24 hours.
  3. Strain.
  4. Discard the solids.
  5. Sweeten to taste.
  6. Add the rice grains (for slight fermentation).
  7. Let stand another 24 hours.
  8. Strain out the rice grains.
  9. Refrigerate.
  10. Serve cold.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

385 kcal 19% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 6.3g 13% DV
Total Fat 10.7g 14% DV
Carbs 76.6g 28% DV
Fiber 10.3g 37% DV
Sugar 30.7g 61% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 616.5mg 27% DV
Potassium 416.5mg 9% DV
Cholesterol 1.3mg

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 4.5mcg 1% DV
Vitamin C 9.1mg 10% DV
Calcium 235.5mg 18% DV
Iron 4.6mg 25% DV
Diet fit High-fiber Under 400 cal Low-fat

Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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