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 · NY & CT Caribbean scene

Sorrel in Queens' Caribbean Scene

2026-07-21 · 2 min read

Glass of sorrel drink with hibiscus petals and ginger on a wooden table

On a warm summer evening, the sounds and aromas of the Caribbean come alive on Jamaica Avenue in Queens, where the smell of jerk seasoning and fresh sorrel fills the air, and Sorrel City's hand-bottled sorrel is a staple in many restaurants, offering a refreshing drink that is traditionally believed to be a warm seasonal ritual, according to researchers who have studied the cultural heritage of hibiscus-based beverages.

From Jamaica Avenue to Liberty Avenue

As you stroll down Liberty Avenue, the vibrant Caribbean culture is palpable, with restaurants serving up traditional dishes like curry goat and fried dumplings, often paired with a glass of Sorrel City's sorrel, which is made with a unique blend of hibiscus, ginger, and spices, and is often associated with antioxidants and vitamin C, according to some people who find the drink to be a refreshing and healthy choice.

At Sorrel City, we are proud to be a part of this thriving community, providing our hand-bottled sorrel to many of these restaurants, where it is often served as a refreshing drink, perfect for hot summer days, and is sometimes paired with rum or wine for a unique flavor experience, which is a common practice in Caribbean cuisine, and is often enjoyed during cultural gatherings and celebrations, such as Christmas and New Year's Eve, when families and friends come together to share traditional dishes and drinks.

To experience the best of Queens' Caribbean scene, start an order from Sorrel City and visit some of the amazing restaurants in the area, where you can enjoy our sorrel and other traditional Caribbean dishes, and learn more about the rich heritage and cultural significance of sorrel and hibiscus, which is a staple in many Caribbean countries, and is often used in traditional medicine and cooking, according to some researchers who have studied the plant's properties.

For more information about Sorrel City and our hand-bottled sorrel, visit our home page, where you can learn more about our products and our mission to bring the best of Jamaican cuisine to the NY and CT area, and discover the unique flavor and cultural significance of our sorrel, which is made with love and care, using only the finest ingredients and traditional recipes.

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