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Zobo Lemonade

Course: Drinks
Cuisine: African, Fusion
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Steep time: 40 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Servings: 5 servings
Calories: 25kcal
Author: Jazzmine Woodard
Naturally-sweetened, spiced hibiscus lemonade full of superfood ingredients
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Ingredients

  • 6 cups water
  • 1 cup dried hibiscus also called zobo, jamaica or sorrel
  • 1 2-inch knob fresh turmeric
  • 1 2-inch knob fresh ginger
  • ½ teaspoon cloves
  • 4 ounces lemon juice
  • honey to taste
  • ice

Instructions

  • Add water to a small saucepan and bring to a boil then remove from heat.
  • Meanwhile, rinse and drain hibiscus. Add hibiscus, turmeric, ginger, and cloves to hot water and steep until water cools to room temperature (about 40 minutes).
  • Strain liquid into a pitcher then stir in lemon juice and honey until dissolved.
  • Serve over ice. Store in an airtight container in the fridge. Keeps for up to two weeks.

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Nutrition

Calories: 25kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 16mg | Potassium: 39mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 142IU | Vitamin C: 18mg | Calcium: 12mg | Iron: 4mg