sharbat-e sekanjabin (mint and cucumber cooler)

Name: Sharbat-e Sekanjabin (Mint and Cucumber Cooler)
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 5 min
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: ## SEKANJABIN (MINTY SUGAR SYRUP) - ENOUGH FOR 4 TO 5 DRINKS; 1/4 cup - water; 1/2 cup - granulated sugar; 2 tablespoon(s) white wine vinegar; 1 to 2 sprig(s) fresh mint leaves (depending on how minty you want it); ## FOR EACH COOLER:; 2 tablespoon(s) sekanjabin (minty sugar syrup); 1/2 cup - cold water; 1/4 cup - ice cubes; 3 tablespoon(s) grated cucumber; 1 or 2 - lime slices; 1 sprig - fresh mint leaves

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Vickie Parks

Renton, WA

Updated on Aug 3, 2017

Sharbat (juice made from fresh fruit, rose petals or fresh sweet vegetables) is popular throughout India and neighboring regions. This version of Sharbat, called Mint and Cucumber Cooler, makes use of of the cooling effects of fresh mint and cool cucumbers, and it produces a refreshing cold drink to enjoy on a hot summer day.....or any day you like.

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prep time 10 Min

cook time 5 Min

method Stove Top

yield minty-sugar syrup makes 4 to 5 drinks

Ingredients

SEKANJABIN (MINTY SUGAR SYRUP) - ENOUGH FOR 4 TO 5 DRINKS
1/4 cup - water
1/2 cup - granulated sugar
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
1 to 2 sprigs fresh mint leaves (depending on how minty you want it)
FOR EACH COOLER:
2 tablespoons sekanjabin (minty sugar syrup)
1/2 cup - cold water
1/4 cup - ice cubes
3 tablespoons grated cucumber
1 or 2 - lime slices
1 sprig - fresh mint leaves

How To Make sharbat-e sekanjabin (mint and cucumber cooler)

Step 1

TO MAKE THE SUGAR SYRUP Add water and sugar to a medium saucepan over medium heat, and stir until thickened and just about ready to boil.

Step 2

Add the vinegar, and continue to stir until the sugar is fully dissolved and the syrup starts to boil again.
Step 3

Reduce heat to low. Add the mint and let mixture simmer for 10 minutes or until it thickens to a syrup and feels sticky. Let cool completely.
Step 4

FOR EACH MINT-CUCUMBER COOLER: Place 2 Tablespoons of the minty sugar syrup into a tall glass. Add 1/2 cup cold water and 1/4 cup ice cubes to the glass. Stir in 3 Tbsp grated cucumber until well blended. Garnish with a slice of lime and a sprig of fresh mint. Serve immediately, chilled.
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