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Jallab

A refreshing Levantine beverage made with grape and rose water syrup, topped with crushed ice, raisins, and pine nuts - a fragrant, jewel-colored drink popular at celebrations and during Ramadan.

10 minEasyServes 4160 cal/serving

Middle EasternNon-Alcoholic DrinkNo-CookVeganMediterraneanHalal-friendlyGluten-FreeDairy-FreeEgg-FreeSoy-FreeLow-SodiumPork-FreeAlcohol-FreeNightshade-FreeCorn-Free

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup jallab syrup (grape and rose syrup, found at Middle Eastern grocers)
  • 4 cups cold water
  • 1 tsp rose water
  • 2 cups crushed ice
  • 1/4 cup golden raisins
  • 2 tbsp pine nuts

Instructions

  1. 1

    Combine 1/2 cup jallab syrup (grape and rose syrup, found at Middle Eastern grocers) and 1 tsp rose water in a pitcher. Add 4 cups cold water and stir well to blend.

  2. 2

    Taste and adjust sweetness with a little more jallab syrup if desired.

  3. 3

    Fill four tall glasses with 2 cups crushed ice. Pour the jallab mixture over the ice.

  4. 4

    Top each glass with 1/4 cup golden raisins and 2 tbsp pine nuts. Serve immediately.

Questions

Can I halve or double Jallab?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. To make a pitcher, multiply everything and stir over ice at the end.

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