(In fact, as you'll read below, szarlotka is also the Polish word for the dessert.) Another common concoction is piwo z sokiem (PEE-vo z SOK-yem, or beer with juice), which consists of draft beer with ...

From American donuts (whose hole-punched look came from a Maine ship captain) to Polish paczki ... water and rose petals. Dip your freshly fried Zalabia into the cooled sugar syrup and serve ...

They’re easy to make and perfect for gifting to friends and family. Rose syrup is available in most large supermarkets with an Asian food section and in South Asian and Middle Eastern food shops.