This drink is not only delicious but also incredibly easy to make. Traditionally, is it prepared with honey, vinegar, and herbs. Even today, some still drink it as a natural remedy, known as Oxymel, to boost energy and fight exhaustion. Made with honey, it becomes a true power drink, especially for athletes after a workout.
Cook Time 35 minutes
Ingredients
INGREDIENTS FOR SEKANDJABIN
- 500 ml water
- 750 g sugar or honey
- 100 ml white wine vinegar
- 1 bunch fresh mint
INGREDIENTS FOR SHARBAT-E SEKANJEBIN
- 1 small cucumber deseeded
- ice cubes
- a few drops of lemon juice freshly squeezed
- 1 slice lemon
Instructions
PREPARATION OF SEKANDJABIN
- Bring the water to a boil and add the sugar, or honey, then reduce the heat and let it simmer without stirring.
- Let the mixture simmer for about 15-20 minutes until it thickens into a syrup.
- Add the bunch of fresh mint and continue simmering for another 15 minutes.
- Add the white wine vinegar and stir a few times.
- Remove the pot from the heat and let the syrup cool with the mint in it.
- Once the syrup has cooled, remove the mint and strain the syrup into a bottle.
- Your homemade Sekanjabin syrup is ready, store it in the fridge and enjoy it in refreshing drinks or as a dip.
PREPARATION OF SHARBAT-E SEKANJEBIN
- Add some Sekanjebin syrup to a glass adjusting to taste fill the glass with water and ice cubes.
- Cut the cucumber in half remove the seeds with a spoon and grate it.
- Add some grated cucumber to the drink and stir well.
- Squeeze in a few drops of lemon juice and garnish with a lemon slice and fresh mint.