Ingredients

  • 4 ozdried apricot leather(qamar al-din sheets)
  • 2 cupswarm water
  • 2 tbspsugar(optional)
  • 1 tbsporange blossom water(optional)
  • 🍋dried apricot slice(garnish)

🔧 Tools

mixing glassbar spoonstrainer

Instructions

  1. Tear apricot leather into small pieces.
  2. Soak in warm water for 4-6 hours or overnight.
  3. Blend until completely smooth.
  4. Strain if desired and add sugar to taste.
  5. Chill and serve cold over ice.

📜 History

Qamar al-Din, meaning "moon of the religion," is a traditional apricot-based drink particularly associated with Ramadan throughout the Arab world. The drink is made by dissolving sheets of dried apricot paste in water, a preservation technique dating back centuries in Syria, where the finest apricots were grown. The drink's association with Ramadan reflects its role as a gentle, nutritious way to break the daily fast.

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