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Why people have red food and drinks to celebrate Juneteenth.

by Nzinga Knight June 19, 2024

Why people have red food and drinks to celebrate Juneteenth.

Two West African plants create that popular Juneteenth red color: kola and hibiscus. Kolas were used as snacks or as a refreshment, while hibiscus flowers were used to make tea and treat colds.

Nowadays, red velvet cakes, watermelon and red drinks like Brooklyn Brewed Sorrel have become a staple and a famous symbol of Juneteenth.

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Yvette Noelle-Schure- Beyoncé’s publicist, Changemaker, and nonalcoholic BBS sorrel mocktail fan.

by Nzinga Knight March 21, 2024

Yvette Noelle-Schure- Beyoncé’s publicist, Changemaker, and nonalcoholic BBS sorrel mocktail fan.

Today we're celebrating Yvette Noele-Schure, a renowned public speaker, Beyonce's powerhouse publicist since 1997, and a proud Caribbean who grew up in the beautiful spice island Grenada. Join us in celebrating great women we love this Women History Month and all year by re-sharing these stories of our modern change-makers with your friends and family.

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From Bright Idea to Inspiring Possibility 💡 : Creating a non-alcoholic drink

by Angel Yasay June 05, 2023

From Bright Idea to Inspiring Possibility 💡 : Creating a non-alcoholic drink

Brooklyn Brewed Sorrel was also once an idea, in fact, a brilliant one. Our CEO, Nzinga Knight, loved the idea of sharing her bright idea based on a family recipe with over 400 years of Caribbean heritage with the world.

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Dry Wedding is now a thing!

by Dona M March 10, 2023

They say weddings and alcohol go hand in hand but did you know that alcohol-free weddings are now a thing? With the growing cultural shift away fro...

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Celebrate Women's Day!

by Dona M March 09, 2023

Did you know that not very long ago if a woman worked in the few jobs available to her then her entire paycheck went directly to her husband? And ...

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The Top Selling mocktail mixer in Coffee Uplifts People / CUP

by Dona M February 03, 2023

The Top Selling mocktail mixer in Coffee Uplifts People / CUP

There are a number of twists, mixers, and recipes our buyers discover and invent using Brooklyn Brewed Sorrel. Its botanical, herbal, and spicy ing...

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The main ingredient of Brooklyn Brewed Sorrel

by Dona M January 23, 2023

The main ingredient of Brooklyn Brewed Sorrel

The drink "Sorrel" happens to be named after the main ingredient- a beautiful red flower that looks more like a rose 🌹 when whole and is actually a...

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The Art of Smoking mocktails featuring smoked Rosemary. Try this non alcoholic mixer recipe at home. Guaranteed to impress!

by Nzinga Knight January 09, 2023

The Art of Smoking mocktails featuring smoked Rosemary. Try this non alcoholic mixer recipe at home. Guaranteed to impress!

Learn the art of smoking non alcoholic drinks with us. It’s simpler than you think yet truly impressive with style and taste.

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3 Nonalcoholic mocktail recipes for the Fall season

by Dona M October 09, 2022

3 Nonalcoholic mocktail recipes for the Fall season

We thought it'd be nice to send you a range of tasty surprises to try for fall sipping, after-work hours celebrations, weddings, or simply your ch...

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