Homemade sorrel drink is a Jamaican tradition but these 10 products are showing up the versatility of our favourite Christmas plant.

Sorrel pancake syrup — Sweet sweet sorrel syrup drizzled over your pancakes, ice cream or anything else you can imagine! Christmas ham glaze maybe? Yum. This Trinidad-made syrup by Spartan Foods is too good to pass up.

Sorrel Jam — Move over blueberry jam, sorrel has the spotlight now thanks to Linstead Market’s yummy creation. If you really want to rep a Jamaican Christmas, have this on your toast in the morning.

Sorrel and ginger soap — Wash off those jam-sticky fingers with…more sorrel? Yup! Klutch Ja Organics makes a sorrel and ginger soap to get you squeaky clean this Christmas. The local company also says their soap is made with 100 per cent Jamaican sorrel powder, a win for those interested in shopping local!

(Photo: Klutch Ja Organics IG)

Nyam Bad Sorrel Cake — Made by “Aunty” Donna Gowe these fruitcakes are different from the traditional black cake. Sporting a deep burgundy hue, their number one ingredient is…you guessed it, sorrel!

“Aunty” Donna Gowe with her “Nyam Bad Sorrel Cake”. (Photo: Donna Gowe IG)

Sorrel Shampoo and Conditioner — Your Christmas hairstyle starts with clean hair and Yaadie Bee makes sorrel shampoo and conditioner to get your tresses clean. Sorrel shampoo, who would’ve thought?

(Photo: Yaadie Bee IG)

Sorrel Beer — We know and love it, Red Stripe’s sorrel flavoured light beer has become a year round favourite for Jamaicans. For Christmas you’ll be guaranteed to find a bottle on every bar shelf, and boxing-day cooler.

(Photo: Red Stripe IG)

Sorrel body lotion — Yup that’s a thing thanks to local bodycare brand Ettenio. Ettenio says its Jamaican Sorrel Body Lotion helps to fight the signs of aging and replenishes and restores your skin’s natural moisture barrier, or if you just want to smell like sorrel that’s good too!

(Photo: Ettenio IG)

Devon House Sorrel Ice cream — Sorrel beer might be in stock all year round but Devon House’s sorrel ice cream is a seasonal treat. You can taste this flavour at Devon House and at Scoops locations before it disappears with the New Year!

(Photo: Devon House I-Scream IG)

Sorrel Relish — Sorrel Relish is the sweet and spicy seasonal condiment on the blockr. Try this on your ham and hot dogs this Christmas.

Sorrel Tea — After all the Christmas ‘nyammings’, avoid the tummy ache with a strong bracing cup of sorrel tea. Caribbean Dreams provides teabags of the deep red beverage, this time to be enjoyed hot!

Tell us in the comments what innovative ways you enjoy this Christmas favourite.