Making and drinking sorrel juice around Christmas time is a long-standing tradition in Trinidad and Tobago and the wider Caribbean. Chef Solomon Elliot, owner of Chef Solomon Elliot’s Lovely Juices, provided some details about sorrel and shared his process for making the traditional sorrel juice.
Throughout the Caribbean, especially in Trinidad and Tobago, sorrel juice is a staple in many households during the Christmas season. Chef Solomon Elliot shared that he started his business before the COVID-19 pandemic, stating that he has always been inspired to make juices since it gives him a nostalgic feeling. Speaking about the sorrel plant, he explained that it is a traditional plant in Trinidad and Tobago, especially during this festive season.
Chef Solomon Elliot highlighted that around this time of the year, many people would be boiling their sorrel, which he says is the right and traditional way to do it. The process of making the traditional sorrel drink starts with thoroughly cleaning the petals to wash away insects. Furthermore, Elliot continued by saying that it is put on a stove, and when it comes to a boil, strain it, add sugar, and put it in the fridge to cool. After completing this process, proceed to enjoy with your favorite Christmas meals!
