Homestyle Sobolo

Nov 1, 2026 · By VanillaGoods

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Homestyle Sobolo: Homestyle Sobolo, hibiscus and spice beverage, served in an appropriate regional glass or cup for Sobolo

Hibiscus and spice beverage. A homestyle take on a drink from Ghana, made with easy-to-find ingredients. Makes 2 glasses in about 32 minutes.

Prep 12 min

Cook 10 min

Flavor Classic

Serve Iced

Cooling 10 min

Total 32 min

Yield 2 glasses

Diet Dairy free, Gluten free, Vegan

Ingredients

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½ cup (20.0 g)dried hibiscus flowers
1 ¾ cups (430.0 ml)filtered water
3.0 tbsp (35.0 g)granulated sugar
1 ¼ cups (180.0 g)ice cubes
1.0 tbsp (16.0 ml)fresh lime juice
2.0 tbsp (12.0 g)fresh ginger, sliced
2.0whole cloves

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Instructions

Combine dried hibiscus flowers with water in a saucepan and heat gently for 8–10 minutes to dissolve sugar or infuse the plant ingredient.
Strain solids where needed and stir in sugar while warm; add lime juice after heating.
Rapidly chill the mixture to refrigerator temperature.
Pour over ice in two glasses and serve.

Tips

Perishables must not sit at room temperature longer than 2 hours, or 1 hour above 90°F (32°C).

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Recipe FAQ

How long does it take to make homestyle sobolo?

Plan on 12 minutes of prep and 10 minutes of cooking, plus 10 minutes to chill. The recipe makes 2 glasses.

How should I store homestyle sobolo?

Serve immediately; dairy drinks: refrigerate at or below 40°F / 4°C if not serving.

Can I make homestyle sobolo ahead?

Best made just before serving. Serve immediately; dairy drinks: refrigerate at or below 40°F / 4°C if not serving.

Is this recipe vegan?

Yes, as written. Check that packaged ingredients such as chocolate, sprinkles and plant butter are labeled vegan.

Hibiscus and spice beverage. A homestyle take on a drink from Ghana, made with easy-to-find ingredients. Makes 2 glasses in about 32 minutes.

Estimated · per serving

Nutrition

Per serving = 1 of 2 servings this recipe makes.

88 Calories / serving

0.4g Fat

22.1g Carbs

0.7g Protein

17.8g Sugar

Whole recipe (2 servings): ~176 cal · 1g fat · 44g carbs · 1g protein · 36g sugar

Estimated values per serving, calculated from standard ingredient data. Not verified Nutrition Facts; actual values vary with brands, measurements, and preparation.