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An ancient Persian oxymel — a mint-and-vinegar honey syrup — diluted with cold water and cucumber. One of the oldest soft drinks on earth, and still gorgeous.

Ingredients

• Sekanjabin Syrup (mint-vinegar oxymel)1½ ounces
• Cold Water5 ounces
• Cucumber Ribbons2 each
• Mint Sprig1 each

Directions

Add sekanjabin syrup to a tall glass and top with cold water over ice. Stir, then garnish with cucumber ribbons and a mint sprig.

Notes

Sekanjabin is real historical canon (Persian, medieval and older): honey or sugar cooked with vinegar, finished with mint. Traditionally served diluted, often with grated cucumber to dip.