Christmas Countdown with Blue Horizons! Day 6: Sorrel Drink

Share in the Holiday spirit with Blue Horizons… Merry Christmas everyone!

DAY 6 - Sorrel Drink – A naughty or nice refreshing Christmas tradition.

Sorrel, made from the sepals, of the sorrel flower is fruity and fragrant. Locals dry the flower, usually in the sun on large trays, and boil with water and local spices. It is similar in taste to hibiscus tea. A definite favorite and a any time of day beverage. Sorrel can be thick and syrupy or diluted with cold water or club soda. Be naughty and add rum!

Serves 16

2 lbs. dried sorrel flower

8 cups water

2 pieces cinnamon stick

12 cloves

 2 cups sugar or sweeten to taste

 Wash sorrel. Put in water with cinnamon and cloves in a large pot and bring to a boil. Let boil for 3 to 4 minutes. Turn off heat, cover pot and let sit for a few hours or overnight. Strain and sweeten to taste. Flavor with rum if desired. Refrigerate and serve chilled.

10 Day Holiday Countdown with Blue Horizons starts 12/15/10!

Share in the Holiday Spirit with Blue Horizons! Merry Christmas everyone….. 

DAY 10:  Ponche De Creme Drink – A Caribbean version to eggnog and a Holiday favorite. Great end of day drink sitting with family and friends.

Serves 12

6 eggs

Peel of 1 lime

3 cans of evaporated milk (15oz.)

1 ½ cans condensed milk (14oz.)

1 tsp. aromatic bitters

½ tsp. grated nutmeg

½ cup rum (optional)

Beat eggs and lime peel until light and fluffy. Add evaporated milk. Sweeten to taste with condensed milk. Add bitters, grated nutmeg and rum (to taste). Remove lime peel.

Serve chilled and/or with ice.