Sorrel in the Diaspora

In the Bronx, where the sounds and smells of Jamaican cuisine fill the air, especially around August 6, Jamaica's Independence Day, the tradition of sorrel lives on through generations of Jamaican Americans.

Sorrel City's Roots

At Sorrel City, we are proud to be a part of this tradition, hand-bottling our Jamaican sorrel with love and care, using a recipe that has been passed down through our family, with a 3:1 ratio of hibiscus to sugar, and optional rum or wine for added depth of flavor.

As we celebrate Jamaican Heritage Month, we are reminded of the importance of preserving cultural traditions in the diaspora, and the role that food and drink play in keeping those traditions alive, which is why we invite you to start an order and taste the heritage for yourself.

Community and Tradition

In Brooklyn and Queens, Jamaican-American communities come together to share meals, stories, and recipes, including traditional sorrel drinks, often made with fresh hibiscus calyxes and a touch of ginger, and it is this sense of community that Sorrel City aims to capture with every bottle, which is why we also invite you to visit our home to learn more about our story and mission.

Whether it is a family recipe or a cultural tradition, sorrel remains an integral part of Jamaican heritage, and at Sorrel City, we are committed to keeping that heritage alive, one bottle at a time, with our small bottles priced at $15 and large bottles at $75.