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CHRISTMAS FRUIT CAKE Each meal is a chapter in the island’s gastronomic
End the meal on a sweet note with a slice of dense, story, one that’s sure to leave a lasting impression
moist fruitcake soaked in rum and port wine. Laden long after the cruise has docked.
with dried fruits, this cake is a festive tradition BON VOYAGE AND BON APPÉTIT!
that embodies the spirit of a Jamaican Christmas.

Sorrel is a traditional Jamaican drink, especially
popular during the holiday season. It’s made
from the sepals of the Roselle plant (Hibiscus
sabdariffa) and is known for its deep red color,
unique flavor, and health benefits.

HERE’S A SIMPLE RECIPE FOR YOU TO TRY,
PERFECT FOR A CRUISE VISITOR LOOKING TO
RECREATE A TASTE OF JAMAICA:

jamaican Sorrel Drink Recipe

INGREDIENTS:

• 2 cups dried sorrel sepals • 6 - 8 whole cloves
• 8 cups water • 1 cup sugar (adjust to taste)

• 2 - 3 pieces of fresh ginger, Optional: orange peel, a few
peeled and grated pimento seeds (allspice),
rum to taste.
• 1 - 2 cinnamon sticks

INSTRUCTIONS: 3. SIMMER: Reduce the heat 6. STRAIN: Use a f ine-mesh
and let the mixture simmer strainer or cheesecloth to strain
1. RINSE THE SORREL: Start by for about 20-30 minutes. The the sorrel mixture into a pitcher
rinsing the dried sorrel sepals water will turn a deep red color. or bowl, removing the solids.
under cold water to remove
any impurities. 4. SWEETEN: Remove the pot 7. CHILL: Refrigerate the strained
from heat and add sugar to sorrel until it’s cold. This bever-
2. BOIL THE INGREDIENTS: In a your taste. Stir until the sugar age is best served chilled.
large pot, bring the 8 cups of is fully dissolved.
water to a boil. Add the sorrel, 8. SERVE: Pour the sorrel drink
grated ginger, cinnamon sticks, 5. STEEP: Cover the pot and let the into glasses over ice. For an
whole cloves, and optional sorrel steep for a few hours, or adult twist, add a splash of rum
orange peel and pimento seeds. even overnight, to deepen the to each glass. Garnish with a
Stir well. flavors. The longer it steeps, the slice of orange or a cinnamon
stronger the flavor. stick.

ENJOY YOUR HOMEMADE JAMAICAN SORREL DRINK! It’s not only refreshing but
also embodies the rich, vibrant flavors of Jamaica. Whether you’re reminiscing
about your cruise or sharing with friends, this drink will surely be a hit.

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