Sharbat-e Tokhm-e Khiar

Ingredients

Cucumber seeds

1/2 cup

Water

4 cups, divided

Fresh mint leaves

1/4 cup, plus extra for garnish

Lime juice

1/4 cup, freshly squeezed

Sugar

1/2 cup, or to taste

Ice cubes

for serving

Instructions

1. Soak the cucumber seeds in 1 cup of water for 2-3 hours to soften.
2. After soaking, drain the seeds and place them in a blender with the remaining 3 cups of water. Blend until smooth.
3. Strain the blended mixture through a fine mesh sieve or cheesecloth into a large pitcher, pressing gently to extract as much liquid as possible while discarding the solids.
4. Add the sugar and lime juice to the strained cucumber water and stir until the sugar is completely dissolved.
5. Finely chop the fresh mint leaves and add them to the mixture, infusing the sharbat with their refreshing flavor.
6. Chill the drink in the refrigerator for at least an hour before serving.
7. Serve the Sharbat-e Tokhm-e Khiar over ice cubes, garnished with additional fresh mint leaves for a beautiful presentation.