Best Thyme Sekanjabin Sherbet Recipes

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SEKANJABIN



Sekanjabin image

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.

Provided by DrGaellon

Categories     Beverages

Time 30m

Yield 1 qt, 32 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

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

Steps:

  • Dissolve sugar in water in a medium pot.
  • When it reaches the simmer, add the vinegar and mint. Simmer slowly for 30 minutes.
  • Strain into a storage bottle. Can be kept at room temperature indefinitely if sealed.
  • To drink, mix 2 tablespoons of syrup with 1 cup of cold or hot water.
  • 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).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 98.9, Sodium 1.7, Carbohydrate 25.2, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 24.9

SEKANJABIN (IRANIAN MINT VINEGAR SYRUP)



Sekanjabin (Iranian Mint Vinegar Syrup) image

A traditional Iranian beverage, wonderfully refreshing on a hot summer day. Great for outdoor events since you can make it weeks ahead of time and dilute at time of serving. Mix 4 to 5 tablespoons of this syrup with ice water and garnish with mint to serve.

Provided by Desert Damsel

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian

Time 2h30m

Yield 32

Number Of Ingredients 4

8 cups orange blossom honey
5 cups water
2 cups white wine vinegar
12 large sprigs fresh mint

Steps:

  • Stir honey and water together in a pot; bring to a boil and stir constantly until honey dissolves. Add vinegar, reduce heat to low, and simmer until syrup flavors combine, about 20 minutes. Remove from heat.
  • Submerge mint in hot syrup and cool to room temperature. Remove and discard mint. Chill in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 258.2 calories, Carbohydrate 69.9 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 0.3 g, Sodium 6.1 mg, Sugar 69.6 g

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