Dakar Bissap — Senegal

Name: Dakar Bissap — Senegal
Prep time: PT25M (including steeping)
Total time: PT25M (including steeping)
Yield: 1 serving
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons dried hibiscus flowers; 4 oz hot water; 1 teaspoon baobab powder; 1 oz simple syrup; 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract; 0.5 oz fresh lime juice; 2 oz sparkling water; Ice cubes; Lime wheel, for garnish

A vibrant magenta hibiscus and baobab drink inspired by Senegal's beloved bissap. Perfect for World Cup 2026.

By Larry Leo | Prep: 25 min (including steeping) | Servings: 1 | Difficulty: Easy

Dakar Bissap Senegalese mocktail — vibrant magenta hibiscus and baobab drink

Ingredients

2 tablespoons dried hibiscus flowers
4 oz hot water
1 teaspoon baobab powder
1 oz simple syrup
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
0.5 oz fresh lime juice
2 oz sparkling water
Ice cubes
Lime wheel, for garnish

Instructions

Steep hibiscus flowers in 4 oz hot water for 20 minutes. Strain.
While still warm, whisk in baobab powder until dissolved.
Add simple syrup, vanilla extract, and lime juice. Stir well and let cool.
Fill a tall glass with ice and pour the bissap concentrate over.
Top with sparkling water and stir gently.
Garnish with a lime wheel.
Serve immediately — the magenta color is absolutely electric.

Category: world-cup-2026

Tags: senegal, world-cup, hibiscus, bissap, baobab, magenta, west-african, vibrant