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A thick, creamy blended drink made with ripe bananas, cold milk, and crushed pistachios — served in tall glasses at Lebanese juice shops and home kitchens across the country.
⏱ 5 min🍽 2 servings📍 Lebanese coast
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The story
The Lebanese cocktail — not alcoholic, but the name sticks — is the signature drink of the juice shops that line every Beirut street. The counters are crowded with blenders and glass towers of fruit, and the cocktail moz is always there: thick as a shake, cold, fast, and sweet. It's the drink you order when you can't decide, the drink children ask for by name. In São Paulo's Bom Retiro neighborhood, Lebanese families make it with Brazilian bananas and serve it at breakfast. In West Africa, it appears alongside iced tea at Lebanese-owned restaurants. The pistachio is not decoration — it is the flavor note that lifts the banana from ordinary to distinctly Lebanese.
Frequently asked questions
What is Lebanese Banana Milk Drink?
A thick, creamy blended drink made with ripe bananas, cold milk, and crushed pistachios — served in tall glasses at Lebanese juice shops and home kitchens across the country.
Where is Lebanese Banana Milk Drink from?
Lebanese Banana Milk Drink comes from Lebanese coast. Sofra documents this recipe as part of its 214-recipe Lebanese and Syrian heritage collection, including 49 dishes from Idlib province.
Is Lebanese Banana Milk Drink vegetarian?
As written, Lebanese Banana Milk Drink contains no meat or fish, so it is suitable for vegetarians. It does include dairy or other animal-derived ingredients, so it is not vegan. Check the full ingredient list against your own dietary needs.
What can I use instead of shelled pistachios (unsalted) in Lebanese Banana Milk Drink?
The shelled pistachios (unsalted) called for here is part of the traditional recipe and gives Lebanese Banana Milk Drink its traditional character, so keep it if you can. If you must substitute, choose the closest equivalent you have on hand and adjust to taste — the dish will shift slightly from the traditional version but still work. The Sofra app lists the full ingredient set and sourcing notes.
What do I serve with Lebanese Banana Milk Drink?
In a Levantine drinks spread, Lebanese Banana Milk Drink is served as a refreshment on its own, warm or chilled as the recipe directs.
Can I make Lebanese Banana Milk Drink ahead, and how do I store leftovers?
This can be made ahead and kept covered in the refrigerator. Stir or shake before serving, and adjust sweetness or dilution to taste.
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