4 Easy Turkish Drinks You Can Make at Home!

rose water

🥗Healthier: orange blossom water

💰Cheaper: vanilla extract

Orange blossom water offers a similar floral note at a lower cost.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey is a natural sweetener that adds depth of flavor.

dried fruits

🥗Healthier: fresh fruits

💰Cheaper: canned fruits

Fresh fruits can be a healthier alternative with more nutrients.

walnuts

🥗Healthier: almonds

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Almonds provide healthy fats while sunflower seeds are budget-friendly.

Soak prunes and apricots in water.

Drain the soaked dried fruits.

Add dried plums and apricots into a pan.

Add hot water and hibiscus to the pan.

Add a couple of cloves and half a cinnamon stick to the pan.

Add slices of lemon to the pan.

Place the pan on the stove and cook for about 10 to 15 minutes.

After simmering, add sugar and turn off the heat.

Let the mixture cool down with all the ingredients.

Strain the mixture into a pitcher.

Add more water to the strained mixture to enhance flavor.

Chill the mixture completely in the fridge before serving.

For Sirkencübin, mix 1 tablespoon vinegar and 1 tablespoon honey for each cup, and add water.

For two cups, use 2 tablespoons vinegar and honey, and add water.

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