Sorrel Drink - The Authentic Trinbago Way

Hmm, yes people it's that time of the year again...Christmas. And in Trinidad and Tobago we prepare two drinks during this season. One being Sorrel and the other Ginger Beer. Now pull out your pen and notebooks..cause this recipe is for you.
Oh and for the health conscious, Sorrel is a rich source of vitamins and minerals. It also provides you with adequate among of fiber. All that and it tastes good! Enjoy.

Ingredients:-

1-2 cups of dried sorrel petals
1 tbsp cloves
1 piece of dried orange peel
1 cinnamon stick (optional)
10 cups of water
1 cup sugar (or more to taste)

Method:-

1. Allow 10 cups of water to boil in a large pot 
2. Then add the sorrel, sugar, cinnamon stick, cloves and orange peel
3. Let boil for 45 minutes while occasional stirring is required every 15 mins or so
4. Cover tightly and steep overnight (or for approximately 2 hours for those who can't wait)
5. Strain the juice into a large mug or pitcher 
6. Serve chilled 

If you find it a bit sweet you can always add water. Do enjoy and give me some feedback on how the recipe worked for you.

Orange Juice Spike

I love orange juice. It's healthy for you, since it jam pack with vitamins and minerals that help maintain a healthy body. My weakness in a beastly cold cup of orange juice. Unfortunately, my lifestyle does provide me time to squeeze fresh oranges. So this recipe requires the concentrated orange juice. However, freshly squeezed will also do the trick.

Ingredients:-

3 cups of crushed ice
2-3 cups of Orange Juice (pasteurized or concentrated will do)
3-4 drops Angostura bitters
2 tbsp lime juice (fresh or concentrated)
2 tbsp of sugar for taste (optional it all depends on whether you're using concentrated or pasteurized)
1 cup water (optional)

Methods:-

1. Place 11/2 cup of crushed ice along with 1 3/4 cup of orange juice in a blender.
2. Blend for approximately one (1) minute
3. In a large juice mug add the remaining ingredients and stir
4. Now add the blended ingredients and taste the difference.

Service immediately or leave to chill in refrigerator. Since I am a part of a large family this will serve around  six of us.