Suitable for gluten free, vegan, and low carb diets. Post includes Weight Watchers points. Sorrel, the Jamaican name for a type of hibiscus flower, is a popular drink in many parts of the world. While it is deliciously refreshing and can be enjoyed anytime of year, its festive color and seasonal spices make it an ideal Christmas punch. Plus, you can make it ahead of time and store in the fridge until needed. Just the thing for entertaining during the busy holiday season.
How to Make Sorrel Hibiscus Punch
Sorrel Punch Ingredients:
waterdried sorrelgrated fresh gingerallspice berriesclovesorange peelsimple syrup or maple syrup, to sweeten
Sorrel Punch Instructions:
Boil water in a pot.Add in sorrel, ginger, berries, cloves, and orange peel and let it steep for about an hour.While mixture is steeping, make the simple syrup (follow my easy recipe below) and set it aside.Strain the punch mixture into a pitcher or punch bowl and sweeten with syrup, to taste.Stir in the Jamaican white rum.Serve sorrel punch poured over ice and garnished with orange wedges.
How to Make Simple Syrup
Using a 1:1 ratio, add 1 cup sugar and 1 cup of water to a saucepan and cook on low heat, until the sugar is dissolved. Swirl the sugar around a few times. As soon as the sugar is fully dissolved, remove saucepan from heat and let it cool. For a thicker, more concentrated syrup, use a 2:1 ratio – 2 cups sugar and 1 cup of water, and follow the same steps. If you do this, you’ll need to add less of the syrup to your punch.
Sorrel Punch Tips
Want to make your hibiscus punch a deeper red? Simply use more sorrel.This recipe calls for dried hibiscus, but you can make this sorrel punch with fresh hibiscus too. Just note that the punch will be lighter in color.This is such a great make-ahead solution! Prep the hibiscus punch a day (or two) in advance and store in the fridge until needed.Easily create a kid-friendly version of sorrel punch by omitting the rum.Double (or triple) this recipe when you’re entertaining a crowd.
Hibiscus Punch Weight Watchers Points
There are 3 Freestyle SmartPoints in one serving of hibiscus punch.
More Jamaican Recipes
Jamaican Steamed CabbageJamaican Rum PunchInstant Pot Jamaican Cornmeal PorridgeJamaican Sorrel Moscow MuleJamaican Curried GoatInstant Pot Jamaican Carrot SoupJamaican Sorrel Drink
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