Delicious and exotic sparkling strawberry punch with schisandra berry!

INGREDIENTS FOR SPARKLING STRAWBERRY PUNCH WITH SCHISANDRA BERRY (오미자 딸기 화채)

Main

• 1/2 cups dried schisandra berry
• 2 cups water
• 200 g / 7 ounces strawberries, stems removed
• 3 Tbsp honey
• 1 cup carbonated water, chilled
• mint leaves (optional), to garnish

Homemade sugar syrup

• 1/2 cup water
• 1/2 cup sugar

*1 Tbsp = 15 ml, 1 Cup = 250 ml

HOW TO MAKE STRAWBERRY PUNCH WITH SCHISANDRA BERRY

1. Steep the dried schisandra berry in the water overnight. Strain the berries and discard. Set aside the water.
2. Mince strawberries with a masher or fork, then combine it with the honey.
3. Combine the strained water (from step 1), strawberry and honey mixture (from step 2) and carbonated water in a jug. Add some sugar syrup to your taste. Stir well. Serve in a chilled glass then garnish with mint leaves (optional).

HOW TO MAKE SUGAR SYRUP

1. Combine the water and sugar in a saucepan and boil them over low heat until the sugar dissolves. Cool down.