Sekahnjebin a Mint and Cucumber Cooler

Another great Shrub type of syrup. This shrub known as Sekanjabin is just wonderful. I do not know if it is the wonderful addition of cucumbers in this or the flavor. Either way this is a must add to your refreshing summer drink menu. Also a bonus is no fruit required! 

Sekanjabin now what is it? It is an Iranian syrup added to pitchers of cold water to help get through those hot summer days. 

A few years back I went through a Shrub phase. The wonderful thing about all these concoctions is they make for such great pitchers of Summer Coolers for any party or gathering.

Plus throughout the year when you throw a party there are so many ways to use Shrubs and Sekanjabin in your cocktails. 

This Iranian Syrup is made with sugar, mint and water. Vinegar is mixed once the syrup is done and helps to balance the sweetness. Sounds like a Shrub to me. Here is a link to my other Shrubs. The difference between a Sekanjabin and a Shrub is the Sekanjabin is served on ice with shaved cucumber in the pitcher. 

Ingredients

• 2 cups of granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup of white wine vinegar (I used Apple Cider Vinegar)
• 1 cup fresh mint loosely packed
• Thinly sliced lemon (personal preference)

Add to a pitcher of 

7  cups cold water

3 Persian cucumbers, grated

In a small pot over medium heat whisk together sugar and 1 cup water until the sugar has dissolves. Let the sugar mixture simmer for at least 10 minutes then turn off the heat and let it cool.

Remove the mint once the syrup has cooled
Grate your cucumbers

* At this point you could add the grated cucumbers and save this syrup and use it by the glass but this recipe is calling out for a pitcher. Party Pitcher Time ! 

For a pitcher of Sekahnjebin Shrub use a pitcher adding 6 cups cold water a 1 1/2 cups of syrup.

Stir until combined and add cucumbers and ice

I cook my syrup to save. I add one or two tablespoons per glass of  beverage. It taste great.  I loved this drink it was refreshing and when I drank it it seemed so healthy. Must have been the vinegar !