Description
Sorrel Cordial is a key ingredient in the traditional Jamaican Christmas drink, often served alongside a rich Jamaican Christmas cake. This festive beverage is made by infusing sorrel (Roselle of the Hibiscus sabdariffa variety flower) with spices like ginger, cinnamon, and cloves, creating a flavourful, tangy drink enjoyed during the holiday season.
Years ago, I had the pleasure of drinking Agua de Jamaica (Jamaican water) in Mexico City during Christmas. While Agua de Jamaica is a more tart, unsweetened version of the Jamaican sorrel drink, I felt a sense of familiarity and warmth. To sweeten it up, the Agua de Jamaica I had that Christmas was enhanced with a few pieces of sugar cane, offering a subtle sweetness to balance the tangy flavour.
Jamaican Sorrel is high in vitamins and minerals with powerful antioxidant properties.
Directions
Mix 1 part cordial with 5 parts water or soda water. Serve chilled or with ice.
Ingredients: Sugar, water, ginger, sorrel, approved artificial flavours, citric acid, approved stabilizer, sodium benzoate (preservative), caramel colour and FD & C Red #40