Authentic Qamar al-Din (Apricot Drink)
A traditional Middle Eastern apricot drink prepared from dried apricot leather, lightly sweetened with honey, and delicately scented with orange blossom water.
Prep Time
15 mins min
Cook Time
0 mins min
Total Time
15 min
Servings
6
Ingredients
- 200 g (7 oz) dried apricot leather (Qamar al-Din sheets)
- 6 cups cold water
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp orange blossom water
- 1 tsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 Ice cubes
- 1 Fresh mint leaves for garnish
- 1 Dried apricot slices for garnish
Instructions
- 1
Cut the apricot leather into small pieces.
- 2
Place the pieces into a large bowl with the cold water.
- 3
Cover and refrigerate for 4 hours or overnight until softened.
- 4
Transfer the softened mixture to a blender.
- 5
Blend until completely smooth.
- 6
Stir in the honey, orange blossom water, and lemon juice.
- 7
Taste and adjust sweetness if needed.
- 8
Chill until ready to serve.
- 9
Pour over ice.
- 10
Garnish with fresh mint and dried apricot slices.
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