Roots wine
Roots wine more commonly known as "roots drink" or "herbal drink" is a type of medicinal beverage popular in Jamaica. It is believed to have healthful and aphrodisiacal qualities for men.[1]
Roots wine is made from a variety of herbs and roots, often blended with honey or molasses. It is naturally fermented and slightly effervescent, typically containing less than 5% alcohol.
Ingredients[]
Typical ingredients could include:
water |
search mi heart (Rhytidophyllum tomentosum) |
mint (Mentha sp.) |
poor-man-friend (Stylosanthes viscosa) |
See also[]
- Jamaican cuisine
- List of Jamaican dishes
- Baba Roots
References[]
- Jamaican cuisine
- Alcoholic drinks
- Drink stubs
- Caribbean cuisine stubs
- Jamaica stubs