Lebanese Jallab
A chilled Lebanese date and grape molasses drink scented with rose water and garnished with pine nuts and raisins.
Equipment
- Large glass pitcher
- Long-handled spoon or whisk
- Measuring cups
- Serving glasses
Ingredients
Jallab
- 1/2 cup date molasses
- 1/3 cup grape molasses
- 6 cups cold water
- 1 tbsp rose water plus more to taste
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1/3 cup pine nuts lightly toasted
- 1/3 cup golden raisins
- 3 cups ice cubes for serving
Instructions
Mix:
- Whisk date molasses and grape molasses with 1 cup of the water in a pitcher until completely dissolved.
- Add the remaining water, rose water, and lemon juice. Taste and adjust with a little more molasses or lemon if needed.
Chill and Serve:
- Refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Stir again before serving.
- Divide ice among six glasses, pour in the jallab, and finish each glass with a few pine nuts and golden raisins.
Notes
- Use unsweetened pure date and grape molasses rather than flavored pancake syrups.
- For nut-free servings, omit the pine nuts and add only raisins.
Nutrition
Calories: 185kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 2gFat: 3gSodium: 18mgFiber: 1gSugar: 34g