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Algeria · Drink

Cherbet Meliana (Algerian Cherry Beverage)

10 minutes

Cherbet Meliana () 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.

Suits: Vegetarian, Vegan, Pescatarian. Flags come from what shops, restaurants and cooks list and from the ingredient names. Always check the label. This is not medical advice.

Ingredients

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

Method

  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.