Sharbat bil loz is an Iranian beverage. Ingredients 4 cups blanched almonds 4 cups water 3 cups sugar (optional, it is healthier without sugar) ¼ cup orange blossom water (or rosewater) Procedure Grind the almonds finely in blender. Add the…
This recipe for rosemary and citrus cordial is adapted from page 26 of the April 2023 edition of Tesco’s magazine. Ingredients 1 red grapefruit, scrubbed 3 lemons, scrubbed ¼ cup (20 g oz) rosemary 6 cm (2.4 in) piece ginger, sliced thinly…
Potato milk is an alternative non-dairy drink that can be used instead of milk. Ingredients 40 g almonds 2 large white potatoes, peeled ½ tsp vanilla 3 tbsp maple syrup or honey ½ tsp salt 600 ml water Equipment Chopping…
Ingredients 50 grams (1¾ oz) of kefir grains (see note) 500 ml (1 pint) fresh milk (see note) Preparation Remove kefir grains from previous batch of starter, using a sieve or colander. Shake kefir grains to remove excess kefir. Rinsing…
Ingredients 2¼ cups pineapple juice 2 cups cranberry juice 1¾ cups water ¼ teaspoon salt ½ cup brown sugar 1 tablespoon cloves 1 tablespoon allspice 3 sticks cinnamon Special equipment Percolator-style coffee pot Procedure Place the pineapple juice, cranberry juice,…
Ingredients 235 ml orange juice 130 g vanilla ice cream 235 ml lemon-lime soda Procedure Place orange juice and ice cream in a blender. Cover and process until smooth. Stir in soda. Pour into glasses.
An orange julius is a beverage made by blending orange juice and milk, with other ingredients added for flavor. Ingredients 1 can (6 ounces/180 ml) of concentrated orange juice 1 cup (240 ml) milk 1 cup (240 ml) water ¼…
Tiger nut milk, locally known as kunun aya, is a refreshing traditional beverage commonly consumed in Northern Nigeria. It is made from blended tiger nuts and often sweetened with dates or other natural sweeteners. Kunun aya is popular during the…
Pito is a local drink common in Nigeria. In Lagos specifically, pito is majorly hawked in the street in an earthen pot or drum to keep it chilled. Ingredients Dried guinea corn (sorghum) Sugar (optional) Procedure Grind guinea corn into…
Traditional Madras filter coffee requires the use of specific fresh-roasted coffee beans and chicory roots, which are not always available outside India. This recipe uses Indian instant coffee that has chicory in it, which is available in some Indian stores…
Ingredients 1 cup water 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1 teaspoon sugar 1 pinch salt Black pepper to taste Black salt to taste Procedure Mix lemon juice and water. Add sugar and salt. Add black pepper and black salt to…
Kunun tsamiya is a drink common in northern Nigeria. Ingredients 1 tablespoon cloves 1 handful dried ginger 1 tier (16 cups) millet A few pieces of dried pepper 1 cup water Tamarind Sugar Equipment Bowl Wooden spoon Pot Procedure Grind…