Sekanjabin

Submitted by DrGaellon

"A sweet-and-slightly-sour mint drink, this can be traced back to 16th century Persia. Other herbs, like thyme, lavender or rosemary may be substituted for different flavors."

 

• Ready In: 30mins
• Ingredients: 4
• Yields: 1 qt
• Serves: 32

ingredients

• 4 cups sugar
• 2 1⁄2 cups water
• 1 cup red wine vinegar or 1 cup white wine vinegar
• 1⁄4 lb mint leaf

directions

1. Dissolve sugar in water in a medium pot.
2. When it reaches the simmer, add the vinegar and mint. Simmer slowly for 30 minutes.
3. Strain into a storage bottle. Can be kept at room temperature indefinitely if sealed.
4. To drink, mix 2 tablespoons of syrup with 1 cup of cold or hot water.
5. Sugar-free variation: Increase water to 3 cups. Simmer water, mint and vinegar for 30 minutes. When cool, add 80-90 1-gram packets (to taste) of aspartame-based sweetner (Equal or similar brand).

Reviews

[SnoBahr]

Actually, it's pre-16th century, and has been referenced to the 13th century... But oooh, it's wonderful!

 

[Burny]

1. Recipe is idiot proof. Measurements don't have to be exact<br/>2. I like a lot of ginger, so I steep ginger tea bags in the water then proceed.<br/>3. Using mint tea bag instead of fresh mint is soooo convenient.<br/>4. I like 4 parts water to 1 part syrup is my favorite.<br/>5. I also use seltzer water. <br/>6. LOVE THIS!!!!

 

[Vyrianna]

I have also made this and quite enjoyed it with apple cider vinegar without the mint. Very freshing drink for the summer.

 

[stewart000]

Made one minor substitution: Cider Vinegar instead of White Vinegar. It's delicious.