Bokhara Iced Melon Drink

Name: Bokhara Iced Melon Drink
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: Servings: 4
Cuisine: Iranian
Ingredients: 4 tablespoons sugar; 1 teaspoon cooking rose water; 1 large melon, cut, seeds removed, peeled and sliced; 8 fresh mint leaves; 10 ice cubes; ½ teaspoon dried organic rose petals

Preparation info

Servings:
4

Difficulty
Easy
Ready in
15 min

Appears in

Silk Road Cooking

By Najmieh Batmanglij

Published 2000

About

This very refreshing drink is also popular in Iran, where it is served during the summer at cafés and from street stalls.

Ingredients

1 large melon, cut, seeds removed, peeled and sliced
4 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon

Asia
Iran
Southeast Asia
Summer
Vegan
Drinks
Gluten-free

Method

In a food processor, puree the melon, sugar, rose water, and ice cubes.
Stir into a glass and serve with a spoon. Decorate with rose petals and mint.