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Magic Water

Magic Water is a chilled banana-flavored drink with clear gulaman cubes and plenty of ice.

20 minutes · Serves 6

Ingredients for Magic Water

  • 2 liters cold mineral water
  • 3 drops banana flavor extract
  • Ice cubes, as needed
  • 1/2 cup white sugar
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 2 tbsp unflavored clear agar-agar gelatin
  • 2 tbsp white sugar
  • 1/2 cup cold water
  • 1/2 cup water

How to cook Magic Water

  1. 1.Sprinkle gelatin over 1/2 cup cold water and let soften for 5 minutes.
  2. 2.Heat 1/2 cup water with 2 tbsp sugar over medium heat. Stir in softened gelatin until dissolved, pour into a container, and chill until set.
  3. 3.Cut the set gulaman into small cubes.
  4. 4.Bring the remaining 1/2 cup sugar and 1/2 cup water to a boil, then reduce heat until dissolved. Cool completely.
  5. 5.Combine mineral water, cooled syrup, and banana extract in a pitcher. Stir in gulaman and lots of ice, then serve.
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