Qamar Al-Din | Thirsty For ...

This drink is beloved throughout much of the Middle East, especially during Ramadan. If you don't like apricot, this isn't going to work out. But any apricot-phile is going to dig this. FULL RECIPE BELOW.
Shot and Directed by Eric Slatkin
Food Stylist: Sienna Degovia - www.siennacake.com
Gaffer: James Navaira
Editor: Jacob Metiva
Title Graphics: Lydia Baillergeau - www.byairjo.com/
MUSIC:
Song: "Bahlam Beek"
Artist: Abdel Halim Hafez
Courtesy of Vampisoul
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Qamar Al-Din
Serves 4
INGREDIENTS:
-1/2 package of qamar ed-din (dried apricot paste about 8 oz.)
-3 cups water, plus more to taste
-3 T sugar
-2 T orange blossom water
PROCESS:
-Chop dried apricot paste into small pieces.
-Combine chopped paste, and 3 cups of water in a sauce pan over high heat.
-Bring to a boil then turn off heat and allow to soak.
-Then whisk until smooth - an immersion blender can also be used.
-stir in sugar
-Then add to a pitcher, along with orange blossom water
Enjoy!