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 · Recipes

Sorrel City Jelly

2026-07-13 · 1 min read

Glass jar of sorrel jelly on a wooden table with hibiscus petals and toast

On a crisp December morning in the Bronx, the smell of simmering sorrel and sugar wafts through the kitchen, signaling the start of a new tradition. Sorrel City's hand-bottled Jamaican sorrel drink is a staple in many households, particularly around the winter holidays. Some people find that reducing the drink to a syrupy consistency and mixing it with pectin creates a delicious and tangy sorrel jelly, often associated with a warm seasonal ritual and a rich source of vitamin C and antioxidants.

From Drink to Jelly

Researchers have studied the hibiscus plant, which is the main ingredient in Sorrel City's drink, and some people believe it has a number of nutritional benefits. To make sorrel jelly, start by reducing Sorrel City's drink on the stovetop until it reaches a thick, syrupy consistency. Then, mix it with pectin and a bit of sugar to create a sweet and tangy jelly that is often used as a topping for toast, yogurt, or ice cream.

According to traditional Caribbean recipes, a common ratio for making sorrel jelly is to mix 1 cup of reduced sorrel drink with 1/4 cup of sugar and 1 tablespoon of pectin. However, some people find that adjusting the amount of sugar to their taste is necessary, and start an order for Sorrel City's drink to experiment with different flavor combinations. For those looking for a more traditional approach, Sorrel City is a great resource for learning about the heritage and cultural significance of sorrel in Jamaican cuisine.

Tips and Variations

Use a candy thermometer to ensure the jelly reaches the proper consistency
Experiment with different spices, such as ginger or cinnamon, to create unique flavor combinations
Try using Sorrel City's drink with rum or wine for a more adult-oriented jelly

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