Frass Drinks: Sorrel Margarita Cocktail
A spice-infused cocktail that deserves a spot on your holiday cocktail list.
Words & Styling Danique Lorian
Sorrel, as it is commonly known throughout the Caribbean, is made by steeping dry roselle (Hibiscus sabdariffa) flowers and flavored with varying spices such as ginger, cloves, cinnamon, and sometimes citrus. Originating in West Africa, these flowers made their way to the West Indies around the 17th century via the Atlantic slave trade and have remained a staple within Caribbean food culture. Sorrel pays homage to our ancestral traditions and symbolizes black joy, resilience, and culture.
Notes From FP Test Bar
Our small-batch sorrel recipe makes enough to fill any 750mL bottle.
We recommend using a quality brand tequila like Jose Cuervo or Reposado – but any brand within your budget will do.
Ingredients
1 cup dried hibiscus
5 cups water
1 cinnamon stick
2 whole star anise
1 three inch piece of fresh ginger, peeled and cut in half
1/2 cup packed brown sugar or agave
2 oz tequila
juice of one lime
Directions: Homemade Sorrel Margarita
Step 1
Measure one cup of dried sorrel and rinse under cold water and set aside. In the meantime bring 5 cups of water to a low boil.
Step 2
Once boiling add dried sorrel, ginger, cloves, star anise, and cinnamon stick to the pot and allow to simmer for about ten minutes then remove from heat. Allow the sorrel to steep in the hot liquid for about 40 minutes - or longer if you have the time.
Step 3
Strain the mixture into a pitcher. This is a small batch recipe that can fill a bottle up to 750mL. Allow sorrel to cool fully before serving.
Step 4
When ready to serve, sweeten with 1/2 cup of sugar, or agave if you prefer, and pour over ice.
Step 4
To make this a cocktail simply add 2 oz of tequila, along with 1 oz of lime juice and 1/2 cup of sorrel to a shaker filled with ice. Shake well and serve over ice in a glass rimmed with salt or sugar.
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Danique Lorian
Senior Editor, Frasspot
Danique Loran is the senior editor for Frasspot. She oversees music curation, recipe development, and digital food content across Frasspot and has contributed as senior editor since December 2019.
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