Jackie Summers' critically-lauded Sorel Hibiscus Liqueur is a story of the African Diaspora in a glass, as well as being one of the most tender, pure and aromatic liqueurs in the world. It's eminently cocktail-able, but we can't resist a little glass of it on its own with a couple of ice cubes. From the distiller:
"Born of the spice trade, versions of sorrel date back to the 1600s, when hibiscus flowers were first imported to the New World from West Africa and hibiscus-based beverages became a Caribbean tradition. Made with Moroccan hibiscus blended with Brazilian clove, Indonesian cassia and Nigerian ginger, this bright red liqueur from Brooklyn is a modern twist on a timeless classic."