Sekanjabin

Ingredients

Granulated sugar

2 cups

Water

2 cups

White vinegar

1 cup

Fresh mint leaves

1 cup, loosely packed

Ice

for serving

Cucumber

1, thinly sliced for garnish

Additional water

to dilute (to taste)

Instructions

1. In a medium saucepan, combine the sugar and 2 cups of water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring constantly until the sugar has completely dissolved.
2. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and carefully stir in the white vinegar. Allow the mixture to simmer gently for 30 minutes, letting the flavors meld.
3. Add the fresh mint leaves to the saucepan and continue to simmer for an additional 30 minutes. This will infuse the syrup with a refreshing minty aroma.
4. Remove the saucepan from heat and strain the syrup through a fine mesh sieve to discard the mint leaves. Allow the syrup to cool to room temperature.
5. To serve, mix the cooled syrup with additional water to taste, adjusting the sweetness and tartness as desired. Pour the diluted Sekanjabin over ice, and garnish with thin cucumber slices for an extra refreshing touch.