Nigerian Zobo Drink (Sorrel Drink)

Nigerian zobo drink, an ox-red or burgundy drink, is also known as traditional iced tea, sorrel or bissap.

It is simple to prepare at home and an amazingly refreshing treat to offer guests. Children adore this healthy, medicinal beverage (yes, it has no added sugar) because it colors their tongues and it’s super tasty.

Enjoy this delicious sorrel drink recipe!

Nigerian Zobo

Authentic zobo is blood red and can help cure a cold with its fusion of medicinal ingredients.

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Cook Time 15 minutes mins

Course Drinks

Cuisine Nigerian

Servings 10

Ingredients

  

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• 2 kg hibiscus leaves
• 100 g cloves
• 4 lemons
• 1 pineapple
• 2 ginger optional
• 3 cinnamon sticks
• 2 l water

Instructions

 

• Wash the hibiscus leaves in a clean dish to get rid of the sand, dirt, and debris. Run the faucet repeatedly to rinse twice.
• Slice the ginger, lemons, and pineapple using a cutting board. The cleaned hibiscus should be combined with the remaining ingredients and boiled for 30 minutes in a pot. Let it cool naturally so the flavors infuse.
• Decant or filter the mixture and add ice and sparkling water (optional). Serve and garnish with orange and cucumber for extra flavor.

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Aderinsola Adeosun

Aderin is a Nigerian foodie who is extremely passionate about the African culture and food. Aderin is currently living in Europe where she studies Public Alimentation.