Hiyashiame is a sweet ginger drink that is popular mainly in the Kansai (western) area in Japan. The spicy taste from ginger helps overcome brutal summer heat fatigue. A common sight during summer is a cold drink machine in the front of a tea shop or candy shop with Hiyashiame. It is also well known as a summer festival drink sold by street vendors. For many Japanese, Hiyashiame is a special flavor that is part of summer. If you are tired of sodas and lemonade, try this authentic Japanese summer drink.
Hiyashiame Recipe
Cold sweet ginger drink popular in Japan during the summer
Ingredients
- 4 oz corn syrup
- 1 Tbsp molasses
- 1 1/2- 2 Tbsp ginger root (grated)
- 2 cups water
Instructions
- Put all the ingredients in a pot and warm until the syrup dissolves. Let it cool slightly.
- Strain out the ginger fibers and pour over ice in a glass.
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