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Strawberry, Ginger and Mint Sekanjabin

By: The Magpie 
"This syrup is based on an ancient Persian recipe, and it keeps virtually indefinitely without any special care. Excellent for camping, and truly refreshing on a hot, hot day! And there's no waste, you use every part of every ingredient in this stuff. After straining, remove the lemon peels and ginger and toss in a bag of sugar for a candied treat!"

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 5.0 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (6)

Prep Time:
25 Min
Cook Time:
30 Min
Ready In:
8 Hrs 55 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 6 cups of syrup
 

Ingredients

  • 4 cups white sugar
  • 2 cups water
  • 12 ounces fresh or frozen strawberries, chopped
  • 1 cup chopped fresh mint
  • 1/2 cup sliced fresh ginger
  • 2 lemons, peeled and juiced
  • 1 cup white balsamic vinegar (not distilled vinegar)

Directions

  1. Bring the sugar and water to a boil over high heat. Boil until the sugar has dissolved, then stir in the strawberries, mint, ginger, lemon peels, and lemon juice. Return to a boil, then reduce heat to medium and simmer for 20 minutes. Remove from heat, and stir in the white balsamic vinegar.
  2. Allow the syrup to stand overnight at room temperature, then strain out the fruits with a fine sieve. Store at room temperature in a sterile container.
  3. To use, stir 1 part syrup into 4 to 6 parts water; serve cold with ice if desired.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 5.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 27, 2008 by aimee   view full review
Very flavourful. I made it with the same quantities, but my kids found the ginger nad lenmon...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 5.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 30, 2008 by momof3boys   view full review
This is wonderful. I was suprised by the vinegar but it prompted me to learn more about...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 5.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 3, 2007 by The Magpie   view full review
OK, I'm biased because I wrote this one, but I have to admit it's by far my summer favorite --...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 5.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 17, 2011 by MADRAY7   view full review
Great recipe and drink for the summer. I had grown mint in my aero garden, so I tried this...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 5.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 26, 2012 by Cassie   view full review
So amazing! I had never heard of Sekanjabin before, but I googled it and now I know...But...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 5.0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 12, 2012 by Burny Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
I am gonna fiddle with this a bit more. It is a really good recipe. It reminds me of a mint...

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