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Mauby

Traditional Caribbean drink made from mauby bark, slightly bitter and spiced, with cinnamon and cloves. It is served chilled, often with ice, at meals and celebrations.

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Ingredients

Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Bring the water to a boil with the mauby bark, cinnamon and cloves.
  2. Let it simmer over low heat for 15 to 20 minutes, until the water turns brown.
  3. Take off the heat and add the sugar and lime zest, stirring until dissolved.
  4. Let it steep until the liquid is completely cooled.
  5. Strain the mauby to remove the solid pieces.
  6. Serve chilled, with ice cubes if you like.

Variations and tips

Milder version. Halve the amount of bark and add a little more sugar to soften the bitterness.

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