Why buy mint tea when you can make your own from scratch? (BOSANSKI) I may have mentioned this before. A big reason I started cooking relatively late (I was in my late twenties by the time I made a decent dish, the kind you wouldn’t be ashamed to feed your guests) is because of fear. I’d see something,…
Beverages
Mint Cordial
Is there anything more revitalizing on a hot day than a mint drink (in our case mint cordial)? This syrup will change the way you make your juice, mojito, and more. Mint, water, sugar and citric acid are all you need for this sip from heaven. (BOSANSKI) You probably noticed I’ve gone agriculture on you lately, with…
Elderflower Cordial
Elderflower cordial (aka zova) is an invigorating, and fresh, homemade juice made from the elderberry tree flowers. If you find regular juices too heavy and water too light, then the elderflower cordial is the drink for you. (BOSANSKI) When the elderflower (zova) blossom pokes its head around late spring, batches and batches of its flowers…
Smreka: Fermented Juniper Berry Juice
Fermented Juniper Berry Juice (aka smreka), is a sour and refreshing, lemonade-like beverage, perfect for quenching the thirst on a warm evening. (BOSANSKI) Almost everyone who comes to Sarajevo in late spring is surprised by the variety of unusual yet tasty homemade juices available at local cafes. Come May, there’s the ubiquitous zova made out…
Homemade Sour Cherry Liqueur
Višnjevača, or homemade sour cherry liqueur is derived from brandy (sherry or vodka) infused with sour cherries and sugar, and left in the sun for 40 days until it becomes a dessert liqueur or aperitif. (BOSANSKI) You know I always write exact recipes for you. I’m a stickler when it comes to precision in cooking. It…
Bosnian Coffee
Bosnian Coffee. Smooth, dark, strong. Unforgettable! (BOSANSKI) Although I started drinking coffee very early (I was 7), it was a hard win. My grandma relented only after months of my scheming. There was an arsenal of legends old folks would tell children to prevent them from trying coffee in secret. Not only did coffee stunt growth,…
