Zobo drink
Zobo drink is a vibrant Nigerian beverage made from dried Hibiscus petals and a mix of spices. This refreshing, tangy drink can be tailored to your liking with pineapple and ginger for an extra zing. Enjoy it chilled, garnished with fruits, and savor the unique taste of homemade Zobo.
- Preparation Time: 10 minutes
- Cooking Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
Ingredients
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2 cupsDried Hibiscus petals (Zobo leaves)
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8 cupsWater
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1 cupPineapple peel optional
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3-4 cupsPineapple juice Adjust to taste
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1-2Ginger root blended Adjust to taste
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2-3Cloves optional
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1Cinnamon stick
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1 tspBlack pepper corn
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1-2 cupaOrange juice optional
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Ice cubes
Instructions
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Rinse the dried hibiscus petals thoroughly under running water.
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Add the hibiscus petals, ginger, clove, black pepper, pineapple peel, cinnamon and water in a pot. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat and simmer for 10-15 minutes.
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Remove the pot from heat and let the mixture cool to room temperature.
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Strain the liquid through a fine-mesh sieve or cheesecloth into a clean container to remove the hibiscus petals, pressing to extract all the juice.
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Add the pineapple and orange juice to the strained hibiscus juice.
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Chill the Zobo drink in the refrigerator for a few hours or serve over ice cubes.
Notes
Personalize your Zobo drink by tweaking the ingredients to match your flavor preferences and enhance it with a burst of freshness by garnishing with fruits like orange slices or pineapple chunks.