Homemade Calpis Syrup & Drink

Ingredients

• 1 cupplain unsweetened yogurt
• ½ cupgranulated sugar
• ½ cupmilk (any variety)
• 2 tbspfresh lemon juice
• ¼ tspvanilla extract
• 4 cupscold water (to serve)
• optionalice cubes and lemon slices (to serve)

Instructions

1. 1
   In a small saucepan combine sugar and milk over medium heat, whisking until sugar dissolves (do not boil).
2. 2
   Remove from heat and cool to room temperature, 5–10 minutes.
3. 3
   In a blender combine yogurt, cooled milk syrup, lemon juice and vanilla. Blend 30 seconds until smooth.
4. 4
   Strain the mixture through a fine sieve into a sterilized jar to remove any solids; chill for at least 1 hour.
5. 5
   To serve, dilute ¼ cup of the chilled Calpis syrup with ½ cup cold water (adjust strength to taste).
6. 6
   Pour over ice and garnish with lemon if desired.