Accra Sobolo — Ghana

Name: Accra Sobolo — Ghana
Prep time: PT20M (including steeping)
Total time: PT20M (including steeping)
Yield: 1 serving
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons dried hibiscus flowers; 4 oz hot water; 1-inch piece fresh ginger, sliced; 3 whole cloves; 1 oz pineapple juice; 0.75 oz simple syrup; Ice cubes; Pineapple wedge, for garnish

A deep crimson hibiscus and ginger drink — Ghana's iconic sobolo for World Cup 2026.

By Larry Leo | Prep: 20 min (including steeping) | Servings: 1 | Difficulty: Easy

Accra Sobolo Ghanaian mocktail — deep crimson hibiscus and ginger with pineapple

Ingredients

2 tablespoons dried hibiscus flowers
4 oz hot water
1-inch piece fresh ginger, sliced
3 whole cloves
1 oz pineapple juice
0.75 oz simple syrup
Ice cubes
Pineapple wedge, for garnish

Instructions

Steep hibiscus flowers, ginger slices, and cloves in 4 oz hot water for 15-20 minutes.
Strain and let cool to room temperature.
Add pineapple juice and simple syrup. Stir well.
Pour over ice in a tall glass.
Garnish with a pineapple wedge.
Serve cold — the deep crimson color is absolutely stunning.

Category: world-cup-2026

Tags: ghana, world-cup, hibiscus, sobolo, ginger, crimson, west-african, spiced