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Traditional Levantine Jallab Drink

A refreshing and iconic Ramadan drink from the Levant, made with grape and date molasses and rose water, served over crushed ice and garnished with premium nuts.

10 min 4 servings 185 cal/serving Easy 5 views
Traditional Levantine Jallab Drink

Instructions

  1. Soaking the nuts
    Soak the pine nuts, blanched almonds, and raisins in a bowl of cold water for 15 minutes so the nuts become plump and float easily on the surface. · 15 min
  2. Mixing the drink
    In a glass pitcher, pour the concentrated jallab syrup, then add the cold water and rose water.
  3. Blending
    Stir the ingredients thoroughly using a long spoon until the syrup is completely blended with the water. · 1 min
  4. Preparing the glasses
    Distribute the crushed ice evenly among four tall serving glasses.
  5. Pouring
    Pour the jallab drink over the ice into the glasses until filled.
  6. Garnishing and serving
    Drain the soaked nuts and raisins, then spoon a portion over the top of each glass so they float; serve immediately with a straw and a small spoon.

Nutrition / serving

185
cal
1.5
protein g
41
carbs g
3
fat g

Chef's tips

It is best to soak the nuts strictly in cold water so they remain crisp and float atop the drink, and be sure to adjust the amount of water to balance the sweetness of the concentrated jallab syrup used.