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Amber Mayfield Hewett<\/a> loves a good party. Not \u201cgood\u201d in the sense that there were enough chairs and everyone liked the dip (though a killer dip and a place to sit definitely don\u2019t hurt). To Amber, a good party is one where everyone in the room feels like they belong \u2014 no one feels like a plus-one or wonders if they should\u2019ve stayed home. \u201cIn my early twenties, I was living in Harlem and working as an assistant at a TV network,\u201d she explains in her new book, Your Turn to Host<\/a>. \u201cI loved going out, exploring the restaurant scene and private clubs\u2026 But something always felt missing. Even though I was surrounded by people all the time, I felt lonely.\u201d <\/p>\n

So, Amber started her own supper club, hosting dinners as a way to create community. \u201cThe first dinner was 24 people \u2014 roommates, co-workers, people I\u2019d met out in the city,\u201d she says. \u201cEveryone walked in as strangers, but as the night went on, they were laughing and swapping stories like old friends.\u201d Her supper club has since grown into a full-time career<\/a>, and as of this week, a book<\/a> \u2014 a guide to hosting meaningful gatherings of all kinds: Friendsgiving potlucks, Sunday suppers, and of course, cookouts.<\/p>\n

\u201cAt the core, cookouts are a way for your village to come together,\u201d Amber explains. \u201cI keep an open-door policy for kids and friends of friends. And to me, cookouts are synonymous with freedom because of the holidays typically celebrated with them, including Juneteenth.\u201d In her book, Amber offers a full guide for a Juneteenth cookout \u2014 everything from grilling tips to lawn games, as well as her own recipe for traditional Red Drink. \u201cOn Juneteenth, it\u2019s customary to serve red foods and beverages,\u201d she says. \u201cRed is a symbol of the profound sacrifice and resilience of African American people.\u201d Amber\u2019s recipe starts with a classic sorrel-syrup base (\u201cYou can use the same technique to make other syrups, like lavender or elderflower\u201d) and is spiked with a cup of rum. \u201cYou can easily omit the booze if you prefer a non-alcoholic version,\u201d she adds. \u201cThe drink is delicious and refreshing on its own.\u201d Here\u2019s how to make it\u2026<\/p>\n

Red Drink<\/strong>
Serves 15
From Your Turn to Host<\/a> by Amber Mayfield Hewett<\/p>\n

Sorrel Syrup:<\/em>
4 cups (1 L) water
1 1\/2 cups (300 g) sugar
1 cup (1 1\/2 oz\/40 g) cut and sifted dried hibiscus flowers
2 cinnamon sticks <\/p>\n

Punch:<\/em>
2 (2 L) bottles club soda
1 cup (240 ml) dark rum
Juice of 2 large lemons
Ice cubes
4 lemons, sliced into wheels and seeded, for garnish<\/p>\n

Make the syrup: In a medium pot, combine the water and sugar. Bring to a boil over a medium-high heat, stirring until the sugar has dissolved. Add the hibiscus flowers and cinnamon sticks, and stir until the flowers start to soften. Reduce the heat to medium to maintain a gentle boil. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the syrup is deep red in color and infused with a floral flavor (about 20 minutes). Remove from the heat and let stand for 5 minutes.<\/p>\n

Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a bowl, pressing on the solids to extract all the liquid; discard the solids. Let the syrup cool completely before using or storing (about 30 minutes). The sorrel syrup can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.<\/p>\n

Make the punch: In a large punch bowl, stir together the club soda, 1 cup (240 ml) of the sorrel syrup, rum, and lemon juice to combine. (Amber notes: \u201cIf you\u2019re skipping the rum, and want a little more flavor, you can add a splash of lemonade or a berry-flavored sparkling water.\u201d) Serve with ice and garnish with lemon wheels.<\/p>\n

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Big thanks to Amber for sharing this recipe with us! You can find TONS of party recipes and hosting tips in her book<\/a>\u00a0and newsletter<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n

P.S. Five easy party foods<\/a>, and a monochromatic fruit salad<\/a>.<\/p>\n

(Top photo by Xiana Gutierrez. Excerpted from Your Turn to Host<\/a> by Amber Mayfield Hewett, published by Artisan Books. Copyright \u00a9 2026.)<\/p>\n

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