Christmas Sorrel Drink

Makes 2.5 gallons

• 2.5 gallons water
• 1 lb dried sorrel
• 2 oranges peels (used fresh but can also use dried)
• 1 lemon peel (used fresh but can also use dried)
• 1 large chunk ginger, crushed
• 24 whole cloves
• 18 pimiento seeds
• 6 cinnamon sticks (each about the height of an 8 oz mason jar)
• 1/2 tsp mace powder
• 1.25 lbs sugar
• Optional:
• Wine
• Sherry
• Rum

1. Add all ingredients to a large pot.
2. Bring to a boil on high heat setting.
3. Once boiling, lower heat setting and let it simmer for 10 minutes up to one hour
4. Turn off fire, let cool, and refrigerate 24 hours (I’ve let mine steep 2-4 days at room temperature in a freshly purchased and cleaned paint bucket with lid)
5. Strain, sweeten, and serve with lots of ice (after sweetening add “spirits” if you like to the whole batch which I don’t and instead let people decide for themselves)