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:

See also

References

  1. ↑ Polly Thomas, Adam Vaitilingam, Polly Rodger Brown. The rough guide to Jamaica. Rough Guides, 2003. ISBN 978-1-84353-111-1. Pg 40.


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