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Traditional and modern Mediterranean drinks range from refreshing fruit-based beverages to yogurt drinks, herbal infusions, coffee, and contemporary recipes. This collection focuses on drinks that complement the food and climate of the region.
Egyptian and Lebanese food cultures include drinks served with breakfast, meals, celebrations, and warm-weather gatherings. Hibiscus, carob, mint, yogurt, coffee, and fresh fruit all appear in different forms.
Let the natural flavor of fruit, herbs, spices, coffee, or yogurt lead the recipe. When sweetness is needed, adjust it gradually rather than allowing added sugar to dominate the drink.
Fresh ingredients often have different levels of sweetness and acidity, so tasting before final adjustment is important. For cold drinks, chill ingredients ahead when possible instead of relying entirely on large amounts of ice.
Refreshing traditional Egyptian and Lebanese beverages.
This Traditional Jallab recipe is a refreshing Lebanese and Levantine drink made with date molasses, grape molasses, rose water, and chilled water, served over ice and finished with pine nuts and golden raisins. A naturally sweet, floral, fruit-molasses beverage that comes together in minutes and is especially popular during Ramadan, family gatherings, festive meals, and warm weather.
An authentic Egyptian Karkade recipe made with dried hibiscus flowers, honey, and optional fresh lemon for a vibrant ruby-red hibiscus drink that can be served hot or chilled over ice.
An authentic Sahlab recipe for a warm, creamy Middle Eastern milk drink thickened with sahlab powder and scented with orange blossom water, vanilla, and cinnamon, then topped with pistachios and coconut.
An authentic Tamar Hindi recipe for a refreshing traditional Egyptian tamarind drink made by gently simmering and steeping tamarind pulp, then balancing its naturally sweet-tart flavor with honey and optional lemon and orange blossom water. Serve thoroughly chilled over ice.
An authentic Qamar al-Din recipe made from softened dried apricot sheets, orange blossom water, lemon, and optional honey for a traditional Egyptian apricot drink served chilled over ice.
An authentic Ayran recipe made with plain yogurt, ice-cold water, sea salt, and optional fresh mint for a refreshing traditional Middle Eastern yogurt drink.
An authentic Arabic coffee recipe made with lightly roasted coffee, aromatic cardamom, and water, then served warm in small finjan cups with traditional dates.
An authentic Lebanese mint tea recipe made with black tea, fresh mint leaves, and optional honey for a fragrant traditional drink served hot.
An authentic Lebanese White Coffee recipe for a delicate caffeine-free drink made with hot water and fragrant orange blossom water, lightly sweetened with honey and served warm.
An authentic Egyptian carob juice recipe made by simmering roasted carob pods with water, then chilling the naturally sweet, deep caramel-like beverage.
