Lotus Drinks
Lotus Drinks transform simple lotus petals into a fragrant and refreshing beverage, perfect for quenching thirst and nourishing the soul with floral and citrus notes.
Ingrédients
Main Ingredients
- 2 cups lotus petals Fresh and free from pesticides.
- 4 cups water For boiling the petals.
- 1 cup sugar Or to taste. Alternatives include honey or agave syrup.
- Lemon or lime juice Add according to taste.
- Ice cubes For serving.
- Mint leaves For garnish.
Instructions
Preparation
- Rinse the lotus petals thoroughly under cold water to remove impurities.
- In a saucepan, bring the water to a boil.
- Add the rinsed lotus petals to the boiling water and let simmer for about 10 minutes.
- Strain the liquid through a fine sieve or cheesecloth to remove the petals.
- Add sugar to the warm liquid according to your taste and stir until dissolved.
- Allow the mixture to cool to room temperature.
- Add lemon or lime juice to taste once cooled.
- Serve over ice cubes in a glass.
- Garnish with fresh mint leaves before serving.
Notes
Store leftover Lotus Drinks in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2-3 days. Avoid freezing to maintain flavor and texture.