Amar Al-Din

Description
Makes about 1 quart.

Ingredients

 * 1 5-inch-square sheet of apricot paste (see note)
 * 1 quart cold water
 * Sugar or sugar syrup, to taste
 * mint sprigs, for garnish

Directions

 * 1) NOTE: apricot paste can be found at Middle Eastern stores.
 * 2) Tear the apricot sheet into small pieces and place them in a medium-sized nonreactive bowl.
 * 3) Add the cold water and soak until the apricot dissolves.
 * 4) Strain through a fine sieve and sweeten to taste.
 * 5) Serve cold, garnished with springs of mint.