Cherbet Meliana (Algerian Cherry Beverage)
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.
Easy
🥘 AlgerianTotal Time
10 minutes
Ingredients
Everything you'll need to make this recipe
1
1 kg of sugar cubes
2
1 glass of warm water
3
1 glass of pressed cherry juice
4
1 tsp of broken cherry pits
Instructions
Step-by-step guide to making this recipe
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
- •This beverage can also be prepared with lemon, grape, or pomegranate juice.