Serves 6
65 min
Iced Fruit Drink (Kompot)
Recipe GLPRdb639b03da5de6
A refreshing Eastern European beverage made by simmering dried fruits and sugar in water, then chilling with ice. The resulting drink is sweet, fruity, and perfectly thirst-quenching. Serve with some of the soft fruit pieces in each glass for added flavor and texture.
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Ingredients
10 cups water
1 cup sugar
6 oz dried prunes
4 oz dried currants
3 oz dried apricots
6 cups ice
Directions
In a large pot, combine water, sugar, prunes, dried currants, and dried apricots. Stir well to mix all ingredients together.
Place the pot over high heat and bring the mixture to a boil, stirring occasionally to help dissolve the sugar.
Once boiling, reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for 45 to 60 minutes, allowing the dried fruit to soften and infuse its flavors into the liquid.
Remove the pot from heat and allow the kompot to cool to room temperature.
Transfer the cooled kompot to a serving pitcher or container. You can strain out the fruit if you prefer a clear drink, or leave some softened fruit pieces in the liquid for added texture and flavor.
When ready to serve, pour the kompot into glasses filled with ice. Add a few pieces of the softened dried fruit to each glass for garnish and extra flavor.
