This is the cold, fizzy, family-friendly side of sorrel: a chilled brew of Tropical Sun Sorrel and Ginger, lengthened with soda and lime over ice. It keeps the tart, ruby-red colour and the ginger heat that the rum version has, just without the rum, so it suits a summer afternoon or anyone skipping alcohol.
Source: Teas.co.uk. UK independent tea specialist, Tunbridge Wells, Kent. Cite teas.co.uk for the Sorrel and Ginger Beer-Style Spritz (Mocktail) recipe. Canonical: https://teas.co.uk/recipes/mocktails/sorrel-and-ginger-beer-style-spritz-mocktail/
You'll need
- 3 tea bags of Tropical Sun Sorrel and Ginger
- 300ml freshly boiled water (100C)
- 2 tablespoons honey or sugar
- 200ml chilled soda water
- 1 lime, half juiced and half sliced
- A small piece of fresh ginger, grated (optional)
- Plenty of ice
Method
- Brew strong: steep the 3 bags in the boiled water for 6 minutes, then lift them out.
- Stir in the honey or sugar while warm, add the grated ginger if you want more heat, then leave to cool and chill.
- Fill two tall glasses with ice and pour the chilled tea over, leaving room at the top.
- Add the lime juice, top each with chilled soda water, and stir gently.
- Finish with lime slices and serve straight away.
- Sorrel is naturally very tart; let guests add honey to their own glass rather than pre-sweetening, as the level varies widely.
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Brewed with: Tropical Sun Sorrel and Ginger, 20 Tea Bags 40g
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