Skip to main content

Khoshaf

Image may contain Glass Beer Glass Drink Beer Alcohol Beverage and Jug
Photograph by Laura Murray, food styling by Susie Theodorou, prop styling by Sophie Strangio

This simple refreshing drink Sohla El-Waylly often uses to break fast during Ramadan gives all kinds of holiday vibes. Though definitelynothalal, spike it with a splash of liqueur (Cardamaro, Lillet, sambuca, even peach schnapps would be nice), or keep it nonalcoholic with a light honey syrup instead. This recipe is part of Sohla’s Thanksgiving-for-two-or-maybe-eight feast,see the full menu here.

Ingredients

6 Servings

3 bags chamomile tea
1 cup mixed dried fruit (such as apricots, figs, prunes, and/or cranberries), pits removed if needed, cut into ½"–1" pieces if large
⅓ cup honey (optional)
Floral, fruit, or spiced liqueur (such as St-Germain, arak, Cardamaro, or sambuca; for serving; optional)
  1. Step 1

    Place tea bags and fruit in a heatproof pitcher or large measuring glass or jar and pour 4 cups boiling water over. Let sit 5 minutes. Remove tea bags, wringing them out into pitcher to get every last drop. Cover and chill at least 12 hours and up to 1 week.

    Step 2

    If using honey, mix in a small bowl with ⅓ cup hot water until dissolved. Cover and chill until ready to serve.

    Step 3

    To serve, divide fruit and tea among glasses. Sweeten with honey syrup or liqueur if desired.

Read More
Iced Irish Coffee
A classic Irish coffee revives in the winter, but in summer, we prefer this chillier version.
Classic Shandy
A summery lemon shandy is easy to make and may just be the world’s most refreshing drink.
Thandai Poke Cake
This poke cake is like having a cold glass of thandai for Holi—but in cake form!
Easy, Elegant Christmas Punch
This understated holiday punch has a cognac base brightened by a simple lemon syrup and lightly sweet sherry.
Life of the Party
This flavor-packed nonalcoholic cocktail is delightfully bitter and tart.
Frozen Margarita
Skip the store-bought margarita mix: These DIY frozen margaritas are the ideal drink for a hot summer day.
Chocolate Cherry Cake
Tart cherries meet rich chocolate in this easy snacking cake recipe that can be dressed up however you like.
Raspberry Radler
A low-ABV beer cocktail that’s excellent for day drinking and beyond. Brace yourself for the refreshing fruitiness of the raspberry-Campari lemonade.