Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups lotus flower petals
- 4 cups water
- 1 cup sugar
- Juice of 2 lemons
- Fresh mint leaves for garnish
Instructions
- Rinse the lotus flower petals thoroughly.
- In a pot, bring water to a boil.
- Add the lotus petals and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Strain the mixture into a pitcher.
- Add sugar and lemon juice, then stir until dissolved.
- Chill the drink in the refrigerator.
- Serve over ice and garnish with mint leaves.
Notes
- Adjust sugar according to your taste.
- Use fresh lotus petals for the best flavor.
- This drink can be served hot or cold.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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