Paan Cordial | Paan Liqueur
This cordial made with paan (betel leaf) makes an ideal after-dinner digestif
Prep Time10 minutes mins
Cook Time0 minutes mins
20 days d
Total Time20 days d 10 minutes mins
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: Indian
Keyword: alcoholic drinks, digestif, paan cordial, paan liquor
Servings: 8
Calories: 248kcal
Author: Puja
- 500 ml vodka 2 1/4 cups
- 200 g sugar 1 cup
- ½ cup water
- 10 paan leaves 30g
- ½ Tbsp dried rose petals
- 1 tsp fennel candy
- 5 cardamom pods
- 10 strands saffron
- 2 cloves
Wash and dry paan. Chop into 1/2 inch wide strips.
Dissolve sugar in hot water (not boiling).
In a large container, such as a jar, combine all ingredients and seal.
Place in a cool, dark place, away from light for 30-45 days. Shake every couple of days.
Pour into your final storage container, running it through a sieve to remove the leaves and spices.
For a simple paan cordial drink, add the cordial to club soda or lemonade. Calories: 248kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 0.2g | Fat: 0.2g | Saturated Fat: 0.01g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.04g | Sodium: 2mg | Potassium: 21mg | Fiber: 0.5g | Sugar: 25g | Vitamin A: 1IU | Vitamin C: 0.4mg | Calcium: 12mg | Iron: 0.4mg