Beat the summer heat with these easy-to-make, refreshing Arab drinks.
Laban Ayran
Laban Ayran is a yogurt based savory drink. It is made up of yogurt, water and salt. If you want to spice up the drink, use sparkling instead of still water.
Sobia
The starchy milk drink, popular in Egypt and Saudi Arabia, can be served white or dyed red. It is prepared by lightly fermenting brown bread, then mixing it with coconut powder, milk and sugar.
Tamr Hindi
This tamarind-based juice is prepared by breaking open a tamarind fruit and soaking it in water, followed by sifting it. It has a sour taste and is usually sweetened with sugar and served ice cold.
Pomegranate juice
Rumman, the Arabic word for pomegranate, is popular in the Levant region. Besides being rich in health benefits, the cold drink is easy to make.
Ginger juice
Fresh ginger juice is a great immunity booster. You can top off the summer drink with mint and zaatar for some extra flavor.
Date milkshake
Bored of strawberry and banana milkshakes? Try a date drink for a sweet, moreish treat.
