Cookbook:Cherbet Meliana (Algerian Cherry Beverage)


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Cherbet Meliana (شربات مليانة) is a refreshing Algerian drink. As the name indicates, the drink originates from Meliana, a town located in Aïn Defla Province, northwestern Algeria, where it is considered a traditional drink. The consumption of the drink has considerably ceased due to the decrease of production of cherries in the region.

Ingredients

 * 1 kg of sugar cubes
 * 1 glass of warm water
 * 1 glass of pressed cherry juice
 * 1 tsp of broken cherry pits

Procedure

 * 1) Mix sugar cubes with warm water. Add cherry juice and broken pits.
 * 2) Bring to a boil over high heat while skimming until the syrup drips into a thin stream.
 * 3) Remove from heat and strain. Bottle. Serve with sparkling or still water.

Notes, tips, and variations

 * This beverage can also be prepared with lemon, grape, or pomegranate juice.