Japanese Summer Drink / Ume Plum Cordial

Ume(plum) Cordial; a popular summertime beverage in Japan. I got Japanese green ume plum at the Japanese super market. It’s super easy to make!

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Ingredients
500g Ume Plum
500g Crystal Sugar (You can use Cane sugar, Agave Nector or Honey)

1. Pour hot water in a jar, rinse, dry completely.
2. Wash the plums and remove the stems. The stems are small and deep, so use a toothpick to dig them out.
3. Put ume plum and crystal sugar in a jar. Place a layer of plums in the jar, then a layer of crystal sugar, then a layer of plums, then a layer of rock sugar.
4. Store the jar in a cool, dark place for about 2 weeks. Shake the jar occasionally.
5. Remove the plums, store the syrup in the refrigerator.
6. Please enjoy it with a splash of water or sparkling water.