This year the Holy month of Ramadan has appeared in the summer season. Dehydration is a common issue during fasting as the body remains without food and water for 14 hours. You need to take the right food and drinks at suhoor to keep you going throughout the day. And, it is also important to choose the right drink for breaking off fast to fight dehydration and restore energy levels. Here are 10 healthy, refreshing iftar drinks with recipes to break Ramadan fasting.
10 Tasty and Nutritious Iftar Drinks Recipes to Try at Home
Rooh Afza Mojito
Roof Afza is a very common and familiar drink during Ramadan. It is seen in almost every household during iftar times. Most people like it although some people dislike it for its flavor. Of course, you will fall in love with this simple and easy recipe to keep you refreshed.
Ingredients
2 ½ tbsp of Roohafza, 10 mint leaves, one tbsp lemon juice, 1 cup plain soda, 1 cup crushed ice
How to prepare
First ice (crushed) and mint leaves. You need to mix them as long as you get the flavor of mint. Then add Roohafza and lemon juice. After that, add the filled soda and mix gently. Finally, garnish with a lemon slice and serve.
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Syrup of Gur
This drink is more beneficial for your health, as it uses Gur instead of sugar. Syrup made with Gur is a perfect thirst killer drink you can try for iftar. This drink is locally known as Gurer Sherbet.
To prepare this drink you can use Sugarcane Molasses (Akher Gur) or Date Molasses (Khujer Gur). Jaggery can also be used instead of Gur or regular sugar. Jaggery is made from sugarcane. It is healthier than regular white sugar.
Few Basil seeds, a few drops of lemon juice, and a pinch of salt can be applied to make it more healthy and tastier.
This sherbet controls your blood sugar and keeps your body cool. Besides, it boosts immunity and prevents joint pain.
Ingredients
Basil Seeds - 1 tbsp, Jaggery/ Gur - as per requirement, Water- 500 ml, Lemon Juice - 1 pcs, Ice Cubes - as needed.
How to prepare
First, take water in a pot or glass and soak basil seeds for about 5- 7 minutes. Then, take another jug and add Jaggery/Gur and water. Mix them well so that jaggery/ Gur completely dissolves in water. After that, mix soaked basil seeds, a pinch of salt, and lemon and mix them well. Finally, the syrup of Gur is ready to serve.
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Watermelon Breeze
Watermelon is low on calories. If you drink this drink you will feel as light and fresh as a breeze. So, this drink’s name is watermelon breeze.
Ingredients
2 cups cubed chilled watermelon, 1 cup coconut water, 1 tbsp of lemon or lime juice, a sprig of mint, and ice ( optional).
How to prepare
First, take all ingredients into a blender and blend until it becomes smooth. Now, it is ready to serve.
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Raw Mango Sherbet
Though ripe mangoes are yet to be available on the market, you can keep Raw Mango Sherbet in your Iftar food list. Raw mangoes are both nutritious and tasty. This cooling drink will keep your body hydrated. We wish it will be your perfect choice for iftar during Ramadan.
Ingredients
Raw Mango - 2 pcs (cubes), Sugar Syrup - 1 tbsp, Water - 200 ml, Black Salt - 1/2 tsp, Cumin Powder - 1/4 tsp, Ice Cubes - as needed.
How to prepare
First, take all the ingredients in a juice mixture and crush it well for about one minute. Then add ice cubes and serve.
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Apple Cider Mojito
If you want to lose weight in Ramadan, this is perfect for you. Apple cider vinegar is very popular for its useful substances which have the ability to kill harmful bacteria and also aid to lose weight.
Ingredients
Four oz apple cider, Half tbsp lemon juice, 3 cubes of ice, mint sprigs.
How to make
First, take 4 oz apple cider in a glass and add other ingredients. Then, mix them well. Now, it is ready to serve.
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Pomegranate Juice
Pomegranate juice is a really appetizing drink that provides many health benefits. It is a blood purifier. It is enriched with antioxidants, vitamins, and potassium. It reduces bad cholesterol and raises good cholesterol in our bodies. This drink is beneficial for those who have low-blood pressure.
Ingredients
Pomegranate - 1 pcs, Sugar Syrup - 1 tbsp, Ice Cubes (optional).
How to make
First, take all the ingredients into a grinder and blend for 1 minute. Now, this tasty and healthy juice is ready to drink.
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Strawberry Cheesecake Smoothie
Nowadays children also fast with us regularly and you can prepare this smoothie as a great reward and incentive for them.
Ingredients
1 cup frozen strawberries, ¾ cup plain yogurt, ½ cup of milk, 2 ounces cream cheese, one tbsp vanilla extract, 1 ½ tbsp honey, whipped cream ( optional)
How to prepare
First, put all the ingredients in a blender. Then, blend them until it becomes smooth. Garnish with whipped cream before serving.
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Star Fruit Juice
Star fruit juice will provide you with all the coolness because it is an amazing sweet and sour beverage. Star Fruit or Carambola is locally known as Kamranga. It is one of the best tropical fruits with excellent health benefits. However, if you have kidney problems try to avoid this drink.
Ingredients
Star Fruit - 1 pcs, Sugar Syrup - 1 tbsp, Water - 200 ml, Ice Cubes - as needed.
How to prepare
First, put all the ingredients in a blender. Then, blend them until they mix well. Serve with ice cubes.
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Muskmelon Juice
Musk Melon juice, a refreshing drink will give you full relaxation once you drink it. Muskmelon is locally known as Bangi. This drink provides you with the energy you need during Ramadan fasting.
Ingredients
Muskmelon - 1 pc, Sugar Syrup - 1 tbsp, Water - 200 ml, Ice Cubes- as needed
How to prepare
First, peel off the musk melon and remove the seeds. Then cut it into small cubes. Add melon, sugar syrup & water. Grind it for about 1 minute. Delicious melon juice is ready. Serve it with ice cubes.
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Lemon Mint Juice
Lemon Mint Drink or lemonade is a very refreshing, tasty drink and is a favorite for Ramadan iftar. Lemon is a rich source of vitamin-C. After daylong fasting during Ramadan, this refreshing drink will replenish the necessity of vitamin C in the body.
Ingredients
Lemon Juice - 1 tbsp, Sugar Syrup- 1 tbsp, Salt- 1/2 tsp, Mint Leaves - 1 - pcs, Water - 200 ml, Ice Cubes - as needed
How to prepare
First, put all the ingredients in a blender. Then, blend them until they mix well. Serve with ice cubes.
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Bottom Line
So far we have discussed 10 Iftar drink recipes to break fast during Ramadan. However, you can also try these refreshing summer drinks at other times of the year. You can modify these recipes depending on the availability of the ingredients in your kitchen. Apply the sweet ingredients as per your taste or health condition.