Sekanjabin (Iranian Mint Vinegar Syrup)

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

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 258 Calories

Ingredients

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

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

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.

Step 2

Submerge mint in hot syrup and cool to room temperature.

Step 3

Remove and discard mint. Chill syrup in the refrigerator.