Sorrel

 
A great drink that has been a part of our tradition for ages. Christmas would be complete without Sorrel. 
What you will need:

• 1/8 tea spoon ground allspice (pimento) or about 12 whole allspice (optional)
• 6 oz dried sorrel
• 2 rounded table spoon dry ginger
• 8 cups water
• 2.5 cups water for re-draft
• 1.5 cups white sugar

Method:

• Wash sorrel thoroughly, using the fingers to lift it from the water.
• Put into stainless steel container.
• Scrape and wash ginger. Grate and Add to the sorrel. Add pimento grains.
• Boil water and pour over sorrel.
• Allow to stand 4-6 hours. Strain.
• Sweeten to taste and add rum to taste.
• Add optional wine.
• Serve with ice cubes.