Costa Rican Sorrel Wine

By á-170456

Ingredients

• 2 ounces dried Hibiscus flower (flor de Jamaica) abt 4 cups
• 5 cups water
• 1 cup sugar or to taste
• 1 piece ginger - (1" long) peeled
• 1 cinnamon stick
• 3 whole cloves

Preparation

Step 1

Place all ingredients in a 6-quart pot and bring to a boil over medium heat. Cook for about 15 minutes. Strain and allow to cool. Store in a large glass container, loosely covered with a piece of cloth, and allow to ferment in a dark place for about 3 days for a mildly fermented drink.

This recipe yields 1 quart.