Khus (Vetiver) Sharbat Recipe

Vetiver is grass. In the olden days 1940s, I remember Vetiver grass to be woven to make drapes. The drapes were hung on the door during summer. Water was sprinkled, and when the breeze touched, the room was filled with a cooling fragrance. The essence is made by distillation of the roots. The green color is added just for cosmetic value to create the impression of Vetiver grass.

Ingredients

Khus Syrup

1. Water: 2¼ Cups

2. Sugar: 4 Cups

3. Fresh Lime juice: ¼ Cup

4. Khus essence: 1¼ teaspoon

5. Green Food color: 1 teaspoon (Optional)

Method

Khus Syrup

1. Add water and sugar in a heavy bottom pan. Heat till all the sugar is dissolved

2. Add Lime juice. Bring to boil again.

3. Turn off heat. Let it cool.

4. Stir in Khus essence and color.

5. Bottle.

Serving

Mix one part Khus syrup and 3 parts water. Serve on Ice.