Green Shiso Juice 青紫蘇ジュース

Ingredients

• 30-40 green shiso leaves
• 250 ml water
• 2 tbsp sugar
• 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar

Steps

1. 1

   Rinse the green shiso leaves thoroughly under cold water to remove dirt or debris.

2. 2

   Gently pat them dry with paper towels or shake off excess water.

3. 3

   In a medium-sized saucepan, bring 250 ml of water to a boil.

4. 4

   Boil the leaves for about 5 minutes until the water turns a light green and the leaves wilt.

5. 5

   Remove the pot from heat.

6. 6

   Strain the liquid through a fine mesh sieve into a clean bowl or pot.

7. 7

   While the liquid is still hot, stir in the sugar until fully dissolved.

8. 8

   Once it has cooled down a bit, stir in apple cider vinegar or lemon juice.

9. 9

   Let the juice cool to room temperature.

10. 10

    Pour into a clean, sterilized bottle or jar.

11. 11

    Store in the refrigerator for up to 1–2 weeks.

12. 12

    Fill glasses with ice cubes.

13. 13

    Pour 1 part green shiso juice over the ice and dilute with 3 parts soda water or cold water.

14. 14

    Garnish with a fresh shiso leaf, or mint, or a slice of lemon or lime, if you want.