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Name: Tamarind Sobolo Cooler
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: West African
Ingredients: 1/4 cup tamarind paste (or concentrate); 2 cups brewed hibiscus tea (sobolo/bissap), cooled; 2 cups cold water; 1 inch fresh ginger, peeled, sliced; 2 tbsp fresh lime juice; 2 tbsp sugar (or honey for non-vegan); as needed ice cubes; a few fresh mint leaves (for garnish)

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. To make a pitcher, multiply everything and stir over ice at the end.

Tamarind Sobolo Cooler

A refreshing West African chilled drink that combines tart tamarind with hibiscus sobolo (bissap), ginger, and a touch of citrus, blended and served over ice.

15 minEasyServes 4120 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1/4 cup tamarind paste (or concentrate)
2 cups brewed hibiscus tea (sobolo/bissap), cooled
2 cups cold water
1 inch fresh ginger, peeled, sliced
2 tbsp fresh lime juice
2 tbsp sugar (or honey for non-vegan)
as needed ice cubes
a few fresh mint leaves (for garnish)

Instructions

1

Combine 1/4 cup tamarind paste (or concentrate), 2 cups brewed hibiscus tea (sobolo/bissap), cooled, 2 cups cold water, 1 inch peeled, sliced fresh ginger, 2 tbsp fresh lime juice, and 2 tbsp sugar (or honey for non-vegan) in a blender.
2

Blend on high for 30 to 45 seconds until completely smooth and the ginger is fully incorporated.
3

Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a pitcher, pressing on the solids to extract all the liquid. Discard the solids.
4

Taste and adjust sweetness or tartness with more sugar or lime juice as desired. Stir well to dissolve any added sugar.
5

Fill glasses with ice cubes, pour the cooler over, and garnish with a few fresh mint leaves (for garnish). Serve immediately.

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Tamarind Sobolo Cooler

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