Jamaican Sorrel Drink - cooking recipe

Ingredients

6 cups water
3 cups sorrel, pedals
1 ounce gingerroot (one inch thick piece)
6 whole pimientos
1 cup granulated sugar

Preparation

Bring water to a boil.
Place sorrel, ginger and cloves into boiled water.
Boil for 2 minutes, turn heat off.
Cover and allow to steep for 12 to 24 hours.
Strain and sweeten to taste.
Add rum or wine if desired.
Serve cold, on ice.