Kreader Posted December 29, 2013 Posted December 29, 2013 A drink called sorrel http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roselle_(plant) In the Caribbean, sorrel drink is made from sepals of the roselle. It is prepared by boiling dried sepals and calyces of the Sorrel/Flower of Jamaica plant in water for 8 to 10 minutes (or until the water turns red), then adding sugar. It is often served chilled. This is also done in Saint Kitts and Nevis, Guyana, Antigua, Barbados, St. Lucia, Dominica, Grenada, Jamaica and Trinidad and Tobago where it is called 'sorrel'. The drink is one of several inexpensive beverages (aguas frescas) commonly consumed in Mexico and Central America, and they are typically made from fresh fruits, juices or extracts. A similar thing is done in Jamaica but additional flavor is added by brewing the tea with ginger and adding rum. It is a popular drink of the country at Christmas time. It is also very popular in Trinidad & Tobago but cinnamon, cloves and bay leaves are preferred to ginger. In the UK the dried calyces and ready-made sorrel syrup are widely and cheaply available in Caribbean and Asian grocers. The fresh calyces are imported mainly during December and January in order to make Christmas and New Year infusions, which are often made into cocktails with additional rum. They are very perishable, rapidly developing fungal rot, and need to be used soon after purchase – unlike the dried product, which has a long shelf-life. Jam and preservesIn Nigeria, rosella jam has been made since Colonial times and is still sold regularly at community fetes and charity stalls. It is similar in flavour to plum jam, although more acidic. It differs from other jams in that the pectin is obtained from boiling the interior buds of the rosella flowers. It is thus possible to make rosella jam with nothing but rosella buds and sugar. In Burma, the buds of the roselle are made into 'preserved fruits' or jams. Depending on the method and the preference, the seeds are either removed or included. The jams, made from roselle buds and sugar, are red and tangy. "Sorrel jelly" is manufactured in Trinidad. It's got a tart taste rather like rhubarb or rose hips. I drink it hot as a herbal tea or as a cold drink. Quote
Chrissy Posted December 29, 2013 Posted December 29, 2013 That sounds really refreshing Kreader, I will have to look out for it. I'm enjoying a glass of Christmas Mead. It's all warming spices and glowing flavours. I rarely drink alcohol, but I do enjoy a glass of mead around Christmas. Quote
Anna Begins Posted January 11, 2014 Posted January 11, 2014 I got a single cup coffeemaker for my birthday, so having a Kona coffee, with a lil cream and a teaspoon of sugar- and its yum! Quote
Nollaig Posted January 12, 2014 Posted January 12, 2014 Water (with a sandwich). Simple, but refreshing and good for me! Quote
pontalba Posted February 3, 2014 Posted February 3, 2014 Not a thing, and that's the problem.......lol Quote
Chrissy Posted February 3, 2014 Posted February 3, 2014 My first cup of tea of the day. Breakfast made, husband's packed lunch made (and packed). Now my cuppa! Quote
Talisman Posted February 3, 2014 Posted February 3, 2014 a nice glass of white wine - courtesy of my soon to be ex employer (a leftover gift from Christmas - maybe they're not all bad after all) Quote
Anna Begins Posted February 4, 2014 Posted February 4, 2014 (edited) A yummy Pinot Noir from just down the street- Sonoma, California. Edited February 4, 2014 by Anna Begins Quote
Anna Begins Posted April 28, 2014 Posted April 28, 2014 A cold Corona with lime and a bit of salt Quote
dtrpath27 Posted April 29, 2014 Posted April 29, 2014 Amaretto di Saronno on the rocks. Sounds lovely! Quote
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