Sorrel City is a small-batch Jamaican sorrel beverage business based in the NY/CT area. We brew bottled sorrel from a family recipe — hibiscus petals, ginger, cloves, orange peel steeped slow — with optional rum or wine added on request.

Where do you deliver?

Local courier delivery (via Uber Direct) within about 10 miles of our Bronx kitchen, quoted live at checkout. Self-pickup from the Bronx is free, and we run occasional flat-fee delivery days to areas farther out.

How much lead time do I need?

Two days minimum. Each batch is steeped slowly so we need time to brew and bottle your order.

Zelle (preferred — verify within an hour), cash at handoff, or tap-to-pay with Apple Pay or Google Pay on our terminal at pickup or delivery.

Journal · Jamaican culture & holidays

Jamaican Christmas Tradition

2026-07-22 · 2 min read

Glass of sorrel drink with hibiscus petals and ginger on a tablecloth

On a chilly December evening in the Bronx, the aroma of sorrel wafts through the air, signaling the start of the holiday season for many Jamaican families. As Christmas approaches, Sorrel City is busy hand-bottling gallons of its signature sorrel drink, made with love and care, just like grandma used to make.

In Jamaica, Christmas is a time for family, friends, and traditional foods like sorrel, which is often served at holiday gatherings. According to some people, the drink is a warm and comforting part of the season's rituals, often associated with the vitamin C and antioxidants found in hibiscus. Researchers have studied the potential benefits of hibiscus, but for Jamaicans, sorrel is simply a delicious and refreshing beverage that brings people together.

A Family Tradition

For many Jamaican families in Mount Vernon, Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, and Connecticut, sorrel is a staple at Christmas dinner, often served alongside traditional dishes like jerk chicken and curry goat. Sorrel City is proud to be a part of this tradition, providing high-quality, hand-bottled sorrel to families who want to share this special drink with their loved ones. To start an order and make Sorrel City's sorrel a part of your holiday celebration, visit our order page.

Some people find that the unique flavor of sorrel, with its hints of ginger and spice, is a perfect complement to the rich flavors of the season. Others appreciate the fact that sorrel is often made with natural ingredients and is a refreshing alternative to soda and other sugary drinks. Whatever the reason, Sorrel City is committed to providing the best sorrel in the NY/CT area, and we invite you to visit our home to learn more about our products and our passion for Jamaican culture.

A Taste of Home

For those who cannot make it back to Jamaica for the holidays, Sorrel City's sorrel is a taste of home, a reminder of the love and tradition that goes into every bottle. With its deep red color and unique flavor, sorrel is a drink that is sure to become a part of your holiday tradition, just like it has for so many Jamaican families. As Sorrel City continues to grow and share its passion for sorrel with the community, we remain committed to our core values of quality, tradition, and community, and we look forward to being a part of your holiday celebration.

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