Sorrel Drink Recipe Ingredients: 4 cups dried sorrel (hibiscus), rinsed 2-3 cinnamon sticks 3/4 pound (350g) fresh ginger, washed and grated 10 whole cloves 10 allspice berries, roughly crushed 1 pound 1 1/2 ounces (495g; about 2 1/2 cups) sugar ( 3 cups of water ) for simple syrup 8 cups water (for boiling and dilution) Instructions: Prepare the Sorrel In a large pot, add water bring to a Once boiling, add the grated ginger, whole cinnamon sticks,cloves, and crushed allspice berries to the pot.