Fruit drinks are very popular and include the combination of many exotic fruits. Soursop juice is a favourite and is good for the nervous system. A Jamaican Christmas drink is made from the Sorrel bush Hibiscus sabdariffa. The red calyx of the mature fruit are stripped from the plant and dried or used fresh. Hot water is poured over the sorrel to which grated ginger has been added. This is left to infuse overnight. Christmas day it is strained off and lime juice, sugar syrup, ice and rum are added. Coconut water is another popular authentic Jamaican drink and it is common to see street vendors selling a fresh coconut with a straw in it to tourists all over the island.
Fruit drinks are seasonal and it depends what is in season. In November June Plum juice is available and is a delicious fruit that has a unique taste.