Our signature sorrel is a small-batch, craft-brewed beverage rooted in a recipe passed down from my grandmother, Dellie, who was born in St. George Parish, Barbados. She immigrated to Brooklyn in the early 1900s—part of the first wave of newcomers from the West Indies forging new lives in the United States.

Sorrel, also known as sobolo in Ghana, zobo in Nigeria, bissap in other African nations, and agua de Jamaica in Latin America, has long been a favorite drink across Africa and the African diaspora. Yet it remained hard to find in the U.S. until recently. Growing up, I remember sorrel being a rare treat, often delivered in care packages from “home,” nestled among letters and souvenirs for us “New York children.”

At Bathsheba Beverages, we brew our sorrel from the roselle flower, a variety of hibiscus known for its high Vitamin C content and antioxidants. The piquant taste sparkles with ginger, cinnamon, and other warm spices, making it a versatile mixer for cocktails or alcohol-free refreshments.

However you choose to enjoy it, we promise it will dance on your tongue. So have fun, and savor a tradition that spans generations!