Directions See How It's Made. 1  Bring water to a boil. 2  Place sorrel, ginger and cloves into boiled water. 3  Boil for 2 minutes, turn heat off.  Cover and allow to steep for 12 to 24 1  hours. Strain and sweeten to taste.  Add rum or wine if 1  desired. Serve cold, on  ice. Submit a Correction.
The term came to be associated more exclusively with slow, romantic songs. Today, a ballad is generally considered anything resembling a slow to mid-tempo love song. In the popular music marketplace, the term is synonymous with genres such as soft rock, easy listening, and adult contemporary.
Full Definition of BALLAD. 1. a: a narrative composition in rhythmic verse suitable for singing b: an art song accompanying a traditional ballad. 2. : a simple song: air.3. : a popular song; especially: a slow romantic or sentimental song. â balÂ·ladÂ·ic \bÉ-Ëla-dik, ba-\ adjective.See ballad defined for English-language learners.rigin of BALLAD. Middle English balade ballade, song, from Middle French, from Old Occitan balada dance, song sung while dancing, from balar to dance, from Late Latin ballare. First Known Use: 14th century.