We have Zobo, and Tsamiya, Kunnu and more. Isn’t it interesting that most of the drinks I’ve discovered are from the north of Nigeria. That kind of thrills me – most of them are recent discoveries and I’m now thinking of all sorts of combinations.
Anyhoo, here is a collection of non-alcoholic drinks that will tease your palate.
Chapman
Typically made with alcoholic bitters, skip them, use non-alcoholic bitters or add a bit of grapefruit juice.
Sugar cane juice, many ways
A beautiful drink that’s as sweet as it is refreshing.
Use a juicer for ease and speed and combine with other elements to shake it up.
Pineapple Drink
Made with the normally discarded bits of pineapple – the skin and core, this has a distinct, clear pineapple flavour. Spice with cloves, ginger and other aromatics.
Kunnu Aya
A milky drink made from Tiger nuts. You could also use rice as the base. Combine with spices, other syrups – zobo, tamarindetc
Passion fruit Smoothie
I love passion fruit and this embodies beautiful tropical flavours and fragrance.
Tsamiya Soda
Refreshing slightly sour drink with tamarind. Flavour with ginger too.
Zobo
What a delight. I love it freshened with cucumber and citrus slices and lots of ice.
Agbalu’lade
One of number of Agbalumo-based drinks.
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