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Khoshaf

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This simple refreshing drink Sohla El-Waylly often uses to break fast during Ramadan gives all kinds of holiday vibes. Though definitely not halal, spike it with a splash of liqueur (Cardamaro, Lillet, sambuca, even peach schnapps would be nice), or keep it nonalcoholic with a light honey syrup instead. This recipe is part of Sohla’s Thanksgiving-for-two-or-maybe-eight feast, see the full menu here.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    6 Servings

Ingredients

3

bags chamomile tea

1

cup mixed dried fruit (such as apricots, figs, prunes, and/or cranberries), pits removed if needed, cut into ½"–1" pieces if large

⅓

cup honey (optional)

Floral, fruit, or spiced liqueur (such as St-Germain, arak, Cardamaro, or sambuca; for serving; optional)

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Place tea bags and fruit in a heatproof pitcher or large measuring glass or jar and pour 4 cups boiling water over. Let sit 5 minutes. Remove tea bags, wringing them out into pitcher to get every last drop. Cover and chill at least 12 hours and up to 1 week.

    Step 2

    If using honey, mix in a small bowl with ⅓ cup hot water until dissolved. Cover and chill until ready to serve.

    Step 3

    To serve, divide fruit and tea among glasses. Sweeten with honey syrup or liqueur if desired.

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  • Tastes delicious!! Highly recommend.

    • Anonymous

    • Kilchberg, Switzerland

    • 12/3/2020

  • A delicious fruity drink! As a Muslim, I think it’s perfectly fine that the recipe includes an optional alcoholic version bc its stated that it’s not obviously not halal (also, plenty of Muslims are lax about eating halal and DO drink alcohol anyway). Will make this drink again.

    • Sasa

    • New York

    • 11/16/2020

  • I think you need to be more respectful of Ramadhan and not associate it with a recipe that has optional alcohol, which is antithetical, regardless of your mention that it is not halal. Ramadhan is a religious observation, and should not be mentioned/discussed in the same space as alcohol, keep them separate.

    • Waffa

    • England

    • 11/12/2020