Description
A green drink smelling like a forest, diluting syrup extracted from the roots of the gramineous plant 'Khus (Vetiver)'—also used in perfumes—with cold water.
Restaurants serving Khus Sharbat
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Recipe
Ingredients
- Khus syrup(Vetiver root extract)
- Lemon juice
- Water
- Ice
Instructions
- Boil Khus (vetiver) roots in water for hours, add sugar to make green syrup (*using commercial Khus syrup is common).
- Put 2-
- tbsp of Khus syrup in a glass.
- Pour plenty of cold water and ice, squeeze a few drops of lemon juice, stir well until beautiful emerald green to finish.
Learn more Spice, substitutes, tips
Key spices
None
Substitutes at Japanese supermarkets
(Irreplaceable due to Vetiver's unique aroma)
Pairing
Relaxing time、Chaser for spicy curries
Trivia
[Trend] In Ayurveda, vetiver is considered 'the peak herb for cooling the body from inside'. Often served as a welcome drink in Indian luxury hotels, its woody, noble aroma heals tired travelers.
Eating tips & etiquette
[Unique Eating] In extreme heat, clink the ice in the glass in a cool shaded spot, inhale the deep scent of earth and trees deeply into your chest before drinking!
Allergen
None