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One of my most favorite Persian drinks is Sharbateh Albaloo.  It is the most delicious and refreshing juice ever.  I have very fond memories of being in Iran and drinking it during hot summer days.  This drink is  always offered to guests when they come for a visit along with other options such as tea and water.

I love albaloo, what here we commonly know as sour cherries. We used to have a small tree of sour cherries in my grandmother’s backyard. This was yet another fruit to look forward to in the early summer.  I used to pick fresh ones from the tree all the time.  Good old days! It has been years since I have had fresh ones.

Sharbateh Albaloo is really easy to make. Once you have had it, life will never be the same! Here is what you need:

Sour Cherry Syrup (can be purchased at Middle Eastern stores)

Water

Ice

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I personally like to drink mine very very very cold. So I not only use ice, but also cold water out of the fridge.

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First place ice in the glass and then add the syrup.  It is up to you how much syrup to put in, depending on how sweet you like your drink. I don’t like mine too sweet so I find that the amount shown in the picture is perfect for me.  Nevertheless, it is best to keep the ratio to more water than syrup.

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Add water.

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Give it a nice stir and watch as the color changes into a dramatic and gorgeous ruby.