Sorrel

INGREDIENTS :
• 1 pound sorrel
• 2-4 oz. ginger
• 2 quarts water
• sugar
• wine (optional)
• 8-12 pimento grains

METHOD:
Wash sorrel thoroughly, using the fingers to lift it form the water.
Put into stainless steel container.
Scrape and wash ginger. Grate and Add to the sorrel. Add pimento grains.
Boil water and pour over sorrel.
Allow to stand 4-6 hours. Strain.
Sweeten to taste and add rum to taste.
Add optional wine.
Service with ice cubes.