How To Make Refreshing Healthy Zobo Drink~🍍Healthy Nigerian Zobo Recipe~🍋 Hibiscus Summer Drink

Ingredients

• 2 cups Dried Hibiscus Flowers (Zobo) (washed thoroughly to remove dust)
• 8 cups Water (for boiling the hibiscus)
• 1 peel Pineapple Peel (saved from a previous pineapple, frozen)
• 2 cups Fresh Pineapple (peeled and cut into chunks)
• 1 inch Fresh Ginger (peeled and sliced)
• 4 whole Cloves (whole cloves)
• 2 sticks Cinnamon Sticks (whole sticks)
• 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice (freshly squeezed)
• 1 tablespoon Lime Juice (freshly squeezed, optional)
• 2 tablespoons Honey (optional sweetener; omit for fully natural version)
• as needed Ice Cubes (for serving)
• 4 slices Cucumber Slices (for garnish, optional)

Instructions

1. Wash Hibiscus Flowers

   Place the dried hibiscus flowers in a colander and rinse under cold running water until the dust is gone.

   Time: PT5M

2. Combine Base Ingredients

   In a large pot, add the washed hibiscus, 8 cups water, cinnamon sticks, cloves, and sliced ginger.

   Time: PT2M

3. Simmer the Hibiscus

   Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce to a gentle simmer, cover, and cook for 15 minutes.

   Time: PT15M

   Temperature: 95°C

4. Prepare Pineapple

   While the hibiscus simmers, wash the pineapple, peel it, and cut the flesh into generous chunks.

   Time: PT10M

5. Blend Pineapple

   Place the pineapple chunks in the blender, add a few drops of water, and blend until smooth.

   Time: PT3M

6. Strain Pineapple Juice

   Pour the blended pineapple through a fine mesh sieve into a bowl, using a spatula to press out as much juice as possible.

   Time: PT5M

7. Add Fruit Juices to Hibiscus

   When the hibiscus has simmered, stir in the fresh pineapple juice, lemon juice, and lime juice.

   Time: PT2M

8. Remove Solids

   Turn off the heat and use a slotted spoon to remove the cinnamon sticks, cloves, ginger pieces, and pineapple peel from the pot.

   Time: PT1M

9. Cool and Chill

   Allow the drink to come to room temperature, then transfer to a pitcher and refrigerate until cold (about 30 minutes).

   Time: PT30M

10. Serve

    Pour the chilled hibiscus drink over ice cubes, garnish with cucumber slices and a lemon wedge if desired.

    Time: PT2M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

110

Protein

1 g

Carbohydrates

28 g

Fat

0 g

Fiber

2 g