Healthy Zobo drink with Pineapple & Ginger - Sorrel

Ingredients

• 2 cups Dried Hibiscus Flowers (rinsed well)
• 4 cups Water (filtered or tap)
• 1 cup Fresh Pineapple (peeled, core removed, blended into puree)
• 1 inch Fresh Ginger (peeled and thinly sliced)
• 4 pieces Whole Cloves (adds warm spice)
• 1/4 medium Small Onion (finely chopped; optional for extra depth)
• 2 tablespoons Honey (add after cooling to preserve enzymes)
• as needed Ice Cubes (optional for serving)

Instructions

1. Rinse Ingredients

   Rinse the dried hibiscus flowers, ginger slices, cloves, and pineapple peel under running water until clean.

   Time: PT5M

2. Boil Hibiscus

   Add the hibiscus flowers and 4 cups of water to a saucepan. Bring to a rolling boil, then reduce to a gentle simmer for 10 minutes.

   Time: PT10M

   Temperature: 100°C

3. Cool Hibiscus Base

   Turn off the heat and let the hibiscus liquid sit until it reaches room temperature, about 15 minutes.

   Time: PT15M

4. Blend Pineapple

   While the hibiscus cools, place the peeled pineapple chunks in a blender and puree until smooth.

   Time: PT3M

5. Strain Hibiscus

   Using a fine mesh sieve, strain the cooled hibiscus liquid into a clean pitcher, discarding the solids.

   Time: PT2M

6. Combine Pineapple Puree

   Stir the pineapple puree into the strained hibiscus liquid until fully incorporated.

   Time: PT2M

7. Add Ginger and Cloves

   Add the sliced ginger and whole cloves to the mixture and let it infuse for 5 minutes.

   Time: PT5M

8. Finish with Onion and Honey

   Stir in the finely chopped onion (if using) and honey until the honey dissolves completely.

   Time: PT2M

9. Chill and Serve

   Refrigerate the drink for at least 30 minutes or serve immediately over ice cubes.

   Time: PT30M

   Temperature: 4°C

Nutrition Facts

Calories

120

Protein

0.5g

Carbohydrates

30g

Fat

0g

Fiber

1g