• 2 cups dried sorrel or 3 cups raw sorrel (without the seed)
• 2 1/2 cups sugar
• 6 cloves
• crushed ginger (based on your taste)
• 6 cups of hot water
• 1/5 cup of rum (optional)

1. dissolve the sugar in hot water
2. pour over the sorrel in a large jar
3. add the cloves and the ginger
4. add the rum (optional)
5. cover the jar and forget it for 2 or 3 days
6. strain and serve with ice cubes

The rum can be replaced by wine or sherry for less alcohol.
For extra flavor some pimento, cinnamon or mace can be added (about 1 tsp. based on your taste).