Crimson Haze

Summer Cooler 2-
For my next summer cooler i have chosen black plum or 'kala jamun' as we usually call it.This drink is inspired by the famous kala khatta gola. Apart from the tangy taste i love the beautiful color gradation that takes place in the glass.

Ingredients (makes 2 glasses)

• 1 cup of pitted black plum/jamun
• 1 tbsp of water
• 3 tsp of sugar or as required (don't add too much)
• 1 cup of chilled 7up 
• 1 cup of chilled sparkling water 
• black salt as per taste

Method
1.In a saucepan add in the jamun,water and sugar.On a low flame stir the mixture till it releases all it's juices and becomes mushy.
2.Once cooled add it in a blender and blend it into a smooth semi thick liquid consistency.
3.strain the liquid with the help of a strainer.
4.Heat up the liquid again till it reduces in half and becomes a thick concentrate.Cool it down.
5.In a glass add in a tsp of the jamun/black plum concentrate and with the help of the back of the spoon slowly add in the 7up followed by sparkling water.(fill half of the glass with 7up and rest with sparkling water)
6.sprinkle a tiny pinch of black salt on top.Your crimson haze is ready to be served. Garnish it as you prefer and don't forget to stir before you Drink it up! :)

kiki emoticon garnish it as you prefer.Don't forget to stir before sipping