Try These Local Drinks When You Travel To Ghana

By Jesse Ababio

When you travel to Ghana, you must try as many of the local beverages as you can consume. Ghana's local beverage culture is just as vibrant and varied as its culinary tradition. Here are some popular locally produced drinks in Ghana, from revitalizing fruit juices to unique traditional drinks:

Asaana

Asaana is a non-alcoholic beverage with caramelized corn flavor that is created from fermented corn and sugar.

Sobolo

Sobolo is made from hibiscus/roselle petals. To give the drink a kick and distinctive flavor, some spices and fruits are added. These include cloves, pineapple, and ginger. It is appreciated on most occasions, including weddings, festivals, etc., due to its nutritional advantages and sweetness.

Brukina

If you are looking for a whole grain drink before you start your day, brukina is the one.  In many parts of West Africa, brukina—also known as "deger" or "nunu"—is a fermented beverage made from millet and cow milk.

Pito

In several regions of West Africa, notably Ghana, pito is a locally produced alcoholic beverage, primarily made from the grains of guinea corn.

Palm Wine

Traditionally made from the sap of different types of palm trees, palm wine is an alcoholic beverage. It’s a drink that is pleasantly sweet and somewhat alcoholic. It is produced by tapping the tree trunk to remove the sap, which is then fermented. Given that palm wine ferments quickly and subsequently turns into vinegar-like substance, it is typically drunk fresh.

Lamugin

Lamugin or Lamugee is a Ghanaian local drink made from rice and ginger. Also known as Hausa beer, the drink is a famous beverage from the Northern part of Ghana.

Atadwe Milk

Atadwe ("milk") is a tiger nut pudding produced in Ghana with tiger nut milk obtained from the nuts and blended rice or rice flour. 

The next time you find yourself in Ghana, make sure to try these locally made drinks!