Sekanjabin

Directions

1. 1
   Dissolve sugar in water in a medium pot.
2. 2
   When it reaches the simmer, add the vinegar and mint. Simmer slowly for 30 minutes.
3. 3
   Strain into a storage bottle. Can be kept at room temperature indefinitely if sealed.
4. 4
   To drink, mix 2 tablespoons of syrup with 1 cup of cold or hot water.
5. 5
   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).