Description
Tropical Caribbean sorrel cocktail brings festive island spirit to your glass, blending sweet-tart hibiscus flavors with smooth rum. Chilled and garnished with fresh mint, this drink offers a refreshing escape to Caribbean shores you’ll savor sip by sip.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 6 ounces (170 grams) dried red sorrel buds (hibiscus flowers)
- 4 ounces (113 grams) rum (151-proof recommended)
- 2 ounces (57 grams) fresh lime juice
Flavoring Ingredients:
- 4 ounces (113 grams) fresh ginger, thinly sliced
Liquid and Serving Ingredients:
- 2 quarts (1.9 liters) water
- Simple syrup, to taste
- Ice cubes
Instructions
- Boil water in a large pot, then immediately remove from heat to prevent over-boiling.
- Add dried sorrel buds and ginger to the hot water, allowing the ingredients to infuse and release their vibrant flavors for approximately 45 minutes.
- Carefully strain the liquid through a fine-mesh sieve, pressing gently to extract maximum flavor, and discard the used solids.
- Fill a cocktail shaker with fresh ice cubes to chill the mixture thoroughly.
- Pour the strained sorrel liquid, simple syrup, fresh lime juice, and rum into the shaker, ensuring balanced proportions.
- Vigorously shake the mixture for 10-15 seconds to blend and chill the cocktail ingredients completely.
- Prepare a serving glass by filling it with additional ice cubes to maintain optimal temperature.
- Strain the cocktail into the prepared glass, ensuring a smooth and consistent pour.
- Enhance the presentation by garnishing with a zesty lime wedge or a thin slice of spicy ginger for an extra flavor dimension.
- Serve immediately while the cocktail remains cold and refreshing.
Notes
- Swap rum with vodka or tequila for a different flavor profile that keeps the Caribbean spirit alive.
- Use honey or agave nectar instead of simple syrup to create a more natural sweetness and deeper complexity.
- Boost the cocktail’s health benefits by steeping the sorrel with additional spices like cinnamon or cloves for extra antioxidant power.
- Prepare the sorrel concentrate in advance and store in the refrigerator for up to a week, ensuring quick cocktail preparation anytime.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Cocktails
- Method: Steeping
- Cuisine: Caribbean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 5 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg