Although in some towns "Yakh Dar Behesht" refers to a type of sweet made with starch, it is actually the name of a very cool and refreshing drink enjoyed during the hot summer season, which can be made with various kinds of fruits and enjoyed.
On hot summer days, prevent heatstroke by making cool drinks and experience a refreshing and cooling sensation during the season. You can easily prepare various drinks at home with your desired level of sweetness and coolness, such as Sekanjabin syrup, Shirazi Faludeh, Mojito Sherbet, and Yakh Dar Behesht (shaved ice), making the summer heat more bearable for yourself and those around you. We also suggest that in summer, instead of serving tea to your guests, treat them to Yakh Dar Behesht and offer them a taste of paradise.
Ingredients for Lemon and Strawberry Yakh Dar Behesht:
3 and 2/3 cups of water (separate)
Juice of 3 lemons
Granulated sugar, 1/2 cup + 1 tablespoon (separate)
500 grams (half a kilo) of strawberries
How to prepare Lemon and Strawberry Yakh Dar Behesht:
One day before serving Yakh Dar Behesht, puree the strawberries and 1 tablespoon of sugar in a blender. Place the mixture in an airtight container and refrigerate overnight to chill.
The next day, prepare the lemonade. Pour fresh lemon juice into a pitcher. In a small saucepan, combine 2/3 cup granulated sugar and 2/3 cup water over medium heat, stirring until syrup forms. Continue stirring for about 5 minutes until all the sugar dissolves. Pour the syrup into the lemon juice pitcher. Add 3 cups of cold water and stir well.
Blend 3/4 cup of the lemonade with 3/4 cup of ice until smooth.
Spoon the Yakh Dar Behesht into a glass, then slowly drizzle 1/4 cup of the strawberry puree on top.
