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Paan cordial with a paan liqueur soda drink in foreground
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Paan Cordial | Paan Liqueur

This cordial made with paan (betel leaf) makes an ideal after-dinner digestif
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time0 minutes
20 days
Total Time20 days 10 minutes
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: Indian
Keyword: alcoholic drinks, digestif, paan cordial, paan liquor
Servings: 8
Calories: 248kcal
Author: Puja

Ingredients

  • 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

Instructions

  • 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.

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Notes

For a simple paan cordial drink, add the cordial to club soda or lemonade.
 

Nutrition

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