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Ogogoro

Also known as Ogogoro (How It Is Served)

Ogogoro is local gin distilled from fermented palm wine, used in libation, bars and ceremonies. Lounje will not teach home distillation. This card is how bottled or locally bought ogogoro is traditionally taken: small, neat or cut with water, often with kola.

Ogogoro, Nigerian cooking

Ingredients

  • Licensed or locally bought ogogoro (do not distil this at home)
  • Cool water, to cut the strength if needed
  • Kola nut, to serve

Method

  1. 01

    Pour small tots. Dilute with water if the spirit is very strong.

  2. 02

    Serve with kola nut. Drink slowly. This is a high-proof spirit for adults only.

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