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Name: Zobo (Hibiscus Drink)
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: West African
Ingredients: 2 oz dried hibiscus petals (zobo leaves / dried roselle), rinsed; 8 cups water; 2 inches fresh ginger, sliced; 6 whole cloves; 2 cups unsweetened pineapple juice; 1/4 cup granulated sugar (or to taste); 2 strips orange peel (optional), strip of peel

Yes. As written it serves 8. 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.

Zobo (Hibiscus Drink)

A vibrant crimson West African hibiscus drink infused with ginger, cloves, and pineapple for a tangy, refreshing flavor. Served chilled, it is a staple at Nigerian celebrations and gatherings. Plan ahead: chill for at least 2 hours before serving.

30 minEasyServes 890 cal/serving

West AfricanNon-Alcoholic DrinkStovetopVeganLow CarbGluten-FreeDairy-FreeNut-FreeEgg-FreeLow-SodiumPork-FreeNightshade-FreeCorn-Free

Ingredients

2 oz dried hibiscus petals (zobo leaves / dried roselle), rinsed
8 cups water
2 inches fresh ginger, sliced
6 whole cloves
2 cups unsweetened pineapple juice
1/4 cup granulated sugar (or to taste)
2 strips orange peel (optional), strip of peel

Instructions

1

Combine 2 oz rinsed dried hibiscus petals (zobo leaves / dried roselle), 8 cups water, 2 inches sliced fresh ginger, 6 whole cloves, and 2 strips orange peel (optional) in a large pot. Bring to a boil over high heat.
2

Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 15 minutes until liquid is a deep ruby red.
3

Remove from heat, cool 10 minutes, then strain through a fine-mesh sieve, pressing on solids. Discard solids.
4

Stir in 2 cups unsweetened pineapple juice and 1/4 cup granulated sugar (or to taste) while warm. Stir until sugar dissolves; taste and adjust.
5

Refrigerate at least 2 hours until chilled. Serve over ice.

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Zobo (Hibiscus Drink)

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