Cantaloupe/Muskmelon Drink

Name: Cantaloupe/Muskmelon Drink (‘Aseer Batteekh)
Cuisine: Iraqi
Ingredients: Crushed ice, or ice cubes; Crushed ice, or ice cubes; ½ cup (125 ml) fresh lemon or lime juice; ½ cup (125 ml) fresh lemon or lime juice; About 3 cups (715 ml) cold water; 1 cup (8 oz/225 g) granulated sugar, or to taste; 3 lbs (1.35 kg) cantaloupe or any sweet melon; 3 lbs (1.35 kg) cantaloupe or any sweet melon; Sprigs of mint for garnish; 1 tablespoon rose water

‘Aseer Batteekh

Preparation info

Difficulty
Easy

Appears in

Delights from the Garden of Eden

By Nawal Nasrallah

Published 2019

About

Ingredients

3 lbs (1.35 kg) cantaloupe or any sweet melon
1 cup (

Asia
Iraq
Gluten-free
Vegan
Drinks

Method

Remove skin and seeds from melon and cut it into 1in/2.5cm pieces. Purée with sugar in blender or food processor, in batches, until completely smooth.
Pour the mixture into a container and stir in cold water (you may use less if you prefer a more concentrated taste) and lemon juice, and refrigerate.
To serve, stir in ice and rose water, pour into glasse