Nigerian · drink
Zobo Drink (Hibiscus Punch)
Zobo Drink (Hibiscus Punch) reads sweetness 7.5, fruity 7.5 and citrus 6.6 on Palate's 0–10 flavor X-ray — a Nigerian drink, about 5 min. Measured from the recipe itself: ingredients and technique.
The flavor X-ray — six axes, 0–10
- Umami & Savory — 0.8 / 10
- Sweet & Fruity — 9.7 / 10
- Sour & Bright — 7.6 / 10
- Bitter & Earthy — 1.1 / 10
- Rich & Fat — 0.7 / 10
- Aromatic & Spice — 4.3 / 10
The measured notes (of 18)
Sweetness 7.5 · Fruity 7.5 · Citrus 6.6 · Warm Spice 3.8 · Floral 3.4 · Sourness 3.3 · Herbaceous 2.1 · Earthy 1.0 · Richness 0.7 · Salinity 0.7 · Umami 0.6 · Bitterness 0.5
What's in it (7)
- 1 cup dried hibiscus flowers (zobo/sorrel)
- 6 cups water
- 2-inch piece fresh ginger
- 6 cloves
- 1 cup pineapple flesh
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2 tbsp citrus juice (optional)
Time & effort: about 5 min · effort: easy
Nutrition (per 100 g, engine-estimated): 65.3 kcal, 2.7 g protein, 0.8 g fat, 14.2 g carbs
Dietary: Vegan — engine-derived; double-check anything allergy-critical.
How it's cooked (3 steps)
- Rinse the hibiscus flowers, then boil with water, ginger, and cloves for 20 minutes until the liquid is a deep crimson.
- Strain, then blend with pineapple flesh and strain again.
- Sweeten to taste, chill thoroughly, and serve cold over ice.
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Every number above is Palate's engine-measured estimate, computed from this recipe's ingredients and techniques — not human-tasted ratings or reviews.