Chisalita, Romanian wild-apricot drink

Name: Chisalita, Romanian wild-apricot drink
Ingredients: 1.5 kg red wild apricots; 3000 ml water; 200 g sugar

Beverages - Chisalita, Romanian wild-apricot drink by Augustina J. - Recipia

Chisalita is a drink made by boiling red wild apricots with sugar in plenty of water. After 30 minutes, strain the liquid. It tastes tart and is served cold or at room temperature. I choose wild apricots with unbroken skins and no soft spots. Preparation: 10 minutes. Cooking: 30 minutes. Total time: 40 minutes. Servings: 8. About 125 kcal and 1 g of protein per serving.

Ingredients

1.5 kg red wild apricots
3000 ml water
200 g sugar

Preparation

1. Rinse the wild apricots under running water and leave them to drain. 2. Put the wild apricots in a pot with 3000 ml water and 200 g sugar. Boil for 30 minutes, until the fruit softens. 3. Strain the liquid and discard the wild apricots and pits.

Notes

Small wild apricots soften faster, while larger ones may still be whole at the end; choose ripe fruit with no bruised parts. If you like tart drinks, you can also use wild apricots that are still firm but ripe. After straining, cool the liquid and keep it covered in the fridge for up to 3 days. If the taste seems too strong, add cold water straight to the glass. Serve it cold with a slice of plain cozonac.