How to make refreshing red artichoke syrup, a simple and delicious drink for hot summer days

How to make Red Artichoke Syrup

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  Prepare the artichoke flowers

  First, for the red artichoke flowers you bought, use a knife to cut off the flower stems, then use a chopstick to gently push the flower calyx outwards.

  Next, wash the flowers with diluted salt water about 3 to 4 times, then remove and let drain.

  Tip: The calyx of red artichoke can be used to brew tea, which is very good for health.

  

  

  

  
• 2

  Marinate artichoke flowers with sugar

  After the flowers have dried, marinate them with sugar. First, place a layer of flowers into a glass jar, then sprinkle a layer of sugar on top.

  Repeat this process until finished, then close the lid tightly and soak the mixture of artichoke and sugar for about 5 days.

  

  

  

  
• 3

  Cooking artichoke syrup

  After 5 days, the sugar has completely dissolved. You pour the entire mixture of red artichoke flowers soaked in sugar into a pan and place it on the stove, cooking for about 3 – 5 minutes until the mixture boils, then turn off the heat.

  After that, remove the artichoke flowers to a plate. To make the syrup clearer and more visually appealing, you filter the liquid through a sieve and let it cool.

  The flowers after being removed should be put back into the pan, then placed on the stove, stir for about 3 minutes until the flowers are slightly dry and less watery, then turn off the heat and transfer to a plate.

  

  

  

  
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  Final Product

  You just need to pour the red artichoke syrup into a cup along with a little plain water, ice cubes, and add a few artichoke flowers on top to enjoy it.

  The red artichoke syrup when completed has a very beautiful color and a faint fragrant smell. When you drink it, you will immediately feel the sweet and refreshing taste; biting into a piece of soft and chewy artichoke jam is even better. Try making it right away!