Ingredients
– 2 cups dried hibiscus leaves (zobo leaves)
– 1 large pineapple (peeled and cut into chunks)
– 1 thumb-sized ginger (peeled and grated)
– 1-2 cloves (optional)
– 5-6 cups water
– 1-2 cups sugar (to taste)
– 1-2 tablespoons pineapple flavoring (optional)
– Fresh fruits for garnish (e.g., pineapple slices, orange slices)
Preservation
-1 tsp bicarbonate of soda
– 1/3 cup warm water
Instructions
– Thoroughly rinse the dried hibiscus leaves to remove any dirt or impurities.
– In a large pot, add the hibiscus leaves, pineapple chunks, grated ginger, and cloves (if using).
– Pour in the water and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Once it reaches a boil, reduce the heat and let it simmer for about 20-30 minutes, or until the liquid turns a deep red color.
– Remove the pot from the heat and let it cool slightly. Strain the mixture through a fine sieve or cheesecloth into a large bowl to remove the solids.
– While the drink is still warm, add the sugar and stir until it is completely dissolved. Adjust the sweetness to your taste.
– If using pineapple flavoring, add it at this stage and mix well
Add bicarbonate of soda in water dissolve it properly and to your Zobo drink, bottle it while still warm .
Keep outside the refrigerator it can last for a month without refrigerator
