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'''Sekanjabin''' is a [[period]] [[cordial]] of [[Middle East]]ern origin, similiar to the [[Greece|Greek]] [[medicine|medicinal]] drink "[[oxymel]]". It is made with water, [[sugar]], vinegar, and [[mint]]. The resulting syrup is diluted with water, 5-10 parts water to 1 part syrup, according to taste. |
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This is a good drink to bring to large [[camping event]]s such as [[Pennsic]]. The syrup can be stored without refrigeration and then diluted on-site, providing 2-5 gallons/7-19 litres of drink for one standard bottle of syrup. It's portable, stores well, it's period, and tastes much better than Pennsic hose water. |
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Revision as of 15:26, 23 August 2004
Sekanjabin is a period cordial of Middle Eastern origin, similiar to the Greek medicinal drink "oxymel". It is made with water, sugar, vinegar, and mint. The resulting syrup is diluted with water, 5-10 parts water to 1 part syrup, according to taste.
This is a good drink to bring to large camping events such as Pennsic. The syrup can be stored without refrigeration and then diluted on-site, providing 2-5 gallons/7-19 litres of drink for one standard bottle of syrup. It's portable, stores well, it's period, and tastes much better than Pennsic hose water.
