Sorel Liqueur is the signature product of Jack From Brooklyn and a modern interpretation of the traditional Caribbean sorrel beverage that has been enjoyed for centuries throughout the Caribbean. Crafted in Brooklyn, New York, the liqueur is made from Moroccan hibiscus blended with Brazilian clove, Nigerian ginger, Indonesian cassia, and Indonesian nutmeg, creating a distinctive balance of floral, spicy, and citrus-like flavors.
Its deep ruby-red color and aromatic profile reflect the influence of the historic spice trade that shaped Caribbean food and drink traditions. Bottled at 15% ABV, Sorel offers notes of hibiscus tea, warm baking spices, ginger, and subtle sweetness, making it versatile both for sipping and for use in cocktails.
Created by Jackie Summers, whose family roots trace back to Barbados, the liqueur was developed as a way to preserve and celebrate a cultural tradition that dates back more than 500 years. Since its launch, Sorel has received numerous awards and has become one of the most recognized American craft liqueurs, praised for its unique flavor profile and its connection to Caribbean heritage.
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Jack From Brooklyn is a Brooklyn-based craft spirits company founded in 2010 by entrepreneur and distiller Jackie Summers. The company was created to revive and modernize traditional Caribbean beverage traditions, particularly those connected to sorrel, a hibiscus-based drink long enjoyed throughout the Caribbean.
The brand gained historic significance when Summers became the first known Black American to receive a liquor production license in the United States after Prohibition. Following a life-changing health challenge, he left a successful corporate career to focus on creating distinctive artisanal spirits inspired by his Barbadian heritage.
Jack From Brooklyn is best known for its award-winning Sorel Liqueur, a spirit crafted from hibiscus, cloves, ginger, cassia, and other botanicals that reflect centuries of Caribbean culinary tradition. The company helped introduce sorrel-based liqueurs to a wider American audience while contributing to the growth of Brooklyn’s craft distilling movement.
Its products are recognized for combining cultural storytelling, small-batch production, and innovative flavor profiles.