Sparkling Strawberry Punch with Schisandra Berry

Ingredients

MAIN

• 1/2 cup dried schisandra berry
• 2 cup water
• 200 g strawberries (0.7 ounces), stems removed
• 3 Tbsp honey
• 1 cup carbonated water , chilled
• mint leaves (optional), to garnish

HOMEMADE SUGAR SYRUP

• 1/2 cup water
• 1/2 cup sugar

Instructions

HOW TO MAKE STRAWBERRY PUNCH WITH SCHISANDRA BERRY

1. Steep the dried schisandra berry in the water overnight. Strain the berries and discard. Set aside the water.
2. Mince the strawberries with a masher or fork, then combine it with the honey.
3. Combine the strained water (from step 1), strawberry and honey mixture (from step 2) and carbonated water in a jug. Add some sugar syrup to your taste. Stir well. Serve in a chilled glass then garnish with mint leaves (optional).

HOW TO MAKE SUGAR SYRUP

1. Combine the water and sugar in a saucepan and boil them over low heat until the sugar dissolves. Cool down.