Ingredients

• 1 kg - sugar
• 250 gm - soft sandalwood shavings
• 1 litre - water
• 4 drops - kewra essence
• 1/2 tsp - citric acid.

How to Make Sandalwood Drink

• Soak sandalwood shavings in water in a large vessel. Cover and leave overnight.
• Strain shavings through a muslin cloth, saving water.
• Keep water undisturbed for half an hour.
• Transfer the water carefully into a deep vessel, retaining the sediments.
• Add sugar, heat, stirring gently.
• When it comes to a boil, reduce heat simmer for 15 mins.
• Take off fire, wait for 5-7 minutes, stir in kewra essence and citric acid.
• Bottle when fully cooled to room temperature.
• Refrigerate and use as required.
• To Use:
• Add 2-3 tbsp. of syrup to 250 ml. chilled water.
• Stir and serve cold.