Classic Ghanaian Sobolo

Sobolo is the drink of Ghanaian gatherings and hot afternoons: tart hibiscus, warm spice, sweet pineapple and a kick of ginger. Our blend takes care of the hibiscus and spices, so you just add the pineapple, ginger and, if you like it the traditional way, a little chili.

Ingredients

• 4 cups filtered water
• 1 cup Mampro Foods Spiced Hibiscus Drink Blend
• 1/4 cup dried chilies (optional)
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh ginger
• 6 cloves
• The rinds of 1 whole pineapple
• Juice of 1 pineapple, or the chunks of 1 pineapple
• Organic cane sugar, organic panela or organic piloncillo to taste (optional)

Steps

1. Bring the 4 cups of water to a boil in a pot or Dutch oven on high heat.
2. Once the water is boiling, add the 1 cup of Spiced Hibiscus Drink Blend and lower the heat a bit.
3. Add the pineapple rinds, the pineapple juice or chunks, cloves and the chopped ginger. Stir well on low heat to preserve the nutrients of the pineapple.
4. If you want your sobolo spicy, the traditional way, add the dried chilies. For a milder sobolo, remove the seeds first.
5. For more sweetness, add organic cane sugar to taste. We advise adding no more than 3 cups.
6. Once everything is dissolved, strain it all into a bowl or pitcher.
7. Voilà! Serve in your cup over ice and enjoy.

Tips

• Store it covered in the fridge and serve it ice cold.
• Freeze some in ice cube trays so your drink never gets watery.