Arabian Nights — Saudi Arabia

Name: Arabian Nights — Saudi Arabia
Prep time: 8 min
Total time: 8 min
Yield: 1 serving
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 oz date syrup (date molasses); 3 oz cold brew coffee or strong black tea, cooled; 3 green cardamom pods, cracked; 1/4 teaspoon rose water; 2 oz oat milk; Ice cubes; Whole date and cardamom pod, for garnish

A golden date and cardamom cooler inspired by Saudi Arabian hospitality. Perfect for World Cup 2026.

By Larry Leo | Prep: 8 min | Servings: 1 | Difficulty: Easy

Arabian Nights Saudi mocktail — golden date and cardamom cooler

Ingredients

1 oz date syrup (date molasses)
3 oz cold brew coffee or strong black tea, cooled
3 green cardamom pods, cracked
1/4 teaspoon rose water
2 oz oat milk
Ice cubes
Whole date and cardamom pod, for garnish

Instructions

Crack the cardamom pods and steep them in the cold brew coffee for 5 minutes.
Strain out the cardamom pods.
In a tall glass, combine the cardamom-infused coffee, date syrup, and rose water. Stir well.
Fill the glass with ice.
Pour oat milk over the back of a spoon to create a layered effect.
Garnish with a whole date on the rim and a cardamom pod floating on top.
Serve — stir before drinking to combine the layers.

Category: world-cup-2026

Tags: saudi-arabia, world-cup, date, cardamom, golden, arabic, coffee, rose