Sorrel drink! This post is a step by step guide for instant pot sorrel drink recipe and stovetop method. Sorrel juice is super easy to make, it's nutritious, healthy and refreshingly good. Enjoy this as festive drink during the holidays, summer time or all year round. Let me show you how to make Jamaican sorrel drink in quick, easy steps.
I love sorrel drink and i make it all year round! It's so simple and cheap to make plus my children and hubby loves it. It has a unique sweet and tangy taste and it's refreshing. In summer we even make them into popsicles and slush. It's all season drink in my household and not just for the holidays. In my usual manner, i have included in this post all you need to know about sorrel drink plus step by step process for the easiest and best sorrel drink recipe.
What is Sorrel
Sorrel is the dried leaves of the hibiscus plant flower. It is popular in West Africa and Carribean countries. Known as zobo in Nigeria, sorrel in Jamaica and flor de jamaica in Latin America. Jamaican sorrel leaves is different to the green herb also called sorrel. Sorrel (hibiscus petals) or zobo is dark red in colour and when boiled in hot water has a tart and tangy taste. Sorrel leaves is boiled in hot water with other ingredients like ginger, cloves and oranges to make a refreshing drink. In Jamaica, for christmas and the holidays, rum and sugar syrup are added to make it festive. In Nigeria, pineapple is added to sorrel drink.
You can get sorrel (dried hibiscus) leaves from international shops like Afro carribean cash and carry, some Asian stores, African and Caribbean stores and online stores like amazon and ebay sell dried hibiscus leaves.
Sorrel drink recipe
The instant pot pressure cooker sorrel drink is the easiest way i've ever made sorrel juice. It's quick, easy and convenient. With the instant pot, it locks in the flavour from the hibiscus leaves and draws out the juice more than to just seep in hot water or make stovetop and it only takes 8 minutes pressure cooking time. Also with instant pot pressure cooker sorrel drink, you use less sorrel leaves and get more flavour.
I made this in my instant pot duo 6 quart however you can make it in any electric pressure cooker. Don't have instant pot? Don't you worry ! I have included recipe for stovetop method as well.
Ingredients for sorrel drink
Detailed ingredients, measurements, directions and video in the printable recipe card at the end of this post.
You need just few ingredients to make this amazing drink. Sorrel drink ingredients are:
Sorrel leaves - Also called hibiscus leaves or zobo leaves.
Oranges
Ginger
Cloves
Sugar
Cinnamon stick - Optional
Rum - Optional . Add this for festive Jamaican sorrel drink.
How to make sorrel drink in instant pot
To make this caribbean style sorrel drink, follow these easy steps:
1) Add hibiscus leaves in a bowl, add warm water and rinse thoroughly. Strain and repeat one more time. This step is to get rid of sand and dirts from the dried hibiscus leaves.
2) Add water in the inner pot of the instant pot then add in the rinsed hibiscus leaves.
3) Add in all other ingredients except sugar and rum. Cover the instant pot with it's lid and put the vent into sealing position.
4) Set instant pot to manual pressure cook on high for 8 minutes then after do 10 minutes natural pressure release.
5) Once the instant pot pressure cooker is depressurised, open then add sugar in the pot. Stir and sieve drink with fine mesh into a clean bowl. Discard particles.
6) Leave to cool and serve.
Add rum for festive jamaican sorrel. You can serve over ice garnished with orange wedges.
How to make sorrel drink stovetop
1) Add hibiscus leaves in a bowl, add warm water and rinse thoroughly. Strain and repeat one more time. This step is to get rid of sand and dirts from the dried hibiscus leaves.
2) Add water in a pot then add in the rinsed hibiscus leaves.
3) Add in all other ingredients except sugar and rum.
4) Cover pot with lid and cook for 20 minutes.
5) Sieve with fine mesh into a clean bowl then add sugar and stir. Discard particles.
Leave to cool and serve over ice.
Add rum for festive Carribean sorrel drink
How to serve sorrel drink
Sorrel drink is best served chilled. Serve over ice and garnish with orange wedges. In summer, sorrel juice can be made into popsicles, slush and sorrel punch.
Tips
Dried sorrel leaves usually have sand particles so make sure to wash and rinse in warm water before cooking.
Garnish with orange wedges.
Use fresh fruits to sweeten instead of sugar to make it healthier.
Use ripe juicy oranges for sweetness.
FAQ
Sorrel drink benefits
Sorrel drink is high in nutrients and minerals.
Detoxifies and used as diuretic.
It's been said it helps lower blood pressure.
How to store Sorrel drink
Sorrel drink taste better on day 2. To preserve sorrel drink, put in the fridge for up to 5 days. To freeze, put in plastic bottle or freezer safe container then freeze for up to 5 months.
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Sorrel drink - Instant Pot and Stovetop version
Equipment
- Instant pot pressure cooker
- Stove
- Pot
Ingredients
- 2 cups Sorrel (dried hibiscus leaves)
- 2 thumbsize Ginger minced
- 10 Cloves
- 2 Oranges cut into wedges
- ¼ - ½ cup Sugar
- 1 Cinnamon stick optional
- Rum to taste optional
- 15 cups Water
Instructions
INSTANT POT SORREL DRINK
- Add hibiscus leaves in a bowl, add warm water and rinse thoroughly. Strain and repeat one more time. This step is to get rid of sand and dirts from the dried hibiscus leaves.
- Add water in the inner pot of the instant pot then add in the rinsed hibiscus leaves.
- Add in all other ingredients except sugar and rum. Cover the instant pot with it's lid and put the vent into sealing position.
- Set instant pot to manual pressure cook on high for 8 minutes then after do 10 minutes natural pressure release.
- Once the instant pot pressure cooker is depressurised, open it then add sugar in the pot. Stir and sieve with fine mesh into a clean bowl. Discard particles.
- Leave to cool. If using rum, add and serve.
SORREL DRINK STOVETOP
- Add hibiscus leaves in a bowl, add warm water and rinse thoroughly. Strain and repeat one more time. This step is to get rid of sand and dirts from the dried hibiscus leaves.
- Add water in a pot then add in the rinsed hibiscus leaves.
- Add in all other ingredients except sugar and rum. Cover the pot with it's lid and cook for 20 minutes.
- Take off heat, open pot then add in sugar. Stir and sieve with fine mesh into a clean bowl. Discard particles
- Add rum and serve.
Video
Notes
Nutrition
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Great,what if I don't like orange in my zobo can't I substitute with another fruit please!
Yes, you can substitute with other fruits of your choice or just leave out the orange.