As Ramadan begins, it’s time to create refreshing and tasty beverages for breaking the fast. These innovative drink recipes merge tradition with delightful flavors, delivering a harmonious blend of vitality, sweetness, and solace during your fasting period.
Ginger Lemonade:
Ingredients:
– 1 large piece of fresh ginger (around 3-4 inches)
– Freshly squeezed juice of 4-5 lemons
– 2-3 tbsp honey or sweetener of your choice (adjust to taste)
– Ice cubes (optional)
Method:
Begin by peeling and cutting the fresh ginger into small pieces. Grate the ginger with some water to form a smooth paste. Place the grated ginger in a fine sieve or cheesecloth, and press or squeeze it to extract the juice, yielding about 2-3 tablespoons of fresh ginger juice. Extract and strain the juice from the lemons to eliminate seeds or pulp.
In a spacious pitcher, blend the freshly squeezed lemon juice, ginger juice, and cold water. Mix thoroughly and add honey or your preferred sweetener to taste, stirring until fully dissolved. Adjust the sweetness level according to your preference. Serve the ginger lemonade in glasses with optional ice cubes.
Carrot and Ginger Infused Drink:
Ingredients:
– 4 carrots
– 1 thumb-sized piece of ginger
– 1 orange
– 1 cup of water
– ½ tbsp honey
Method:
Peel and chop the carrots into bite-sized pieces. Peel and thinly slice the ginger. Slice and deseed the orange. Add the ginger to a cup of water and bring it to a gentle boil. Allow the ginger to infuse in the water for a few minutes before cooling and straining out the ginger slices.
Combine the ginger-infused liquid with the prepared carrots in a blender. Add honey, squeeze the orange, and blend the ingredients together to create a flavorful drink.
Pomegranate Lime Refresher:
Ingredients:
– Juice of 2 large limes
– 1–1½ cups of fresh pomegranate seeds
– 2-3 tbsp honey or sweetener of your choice
– Ice cubes
Method:
Extract the seeds from the pomegranate by gently tapping them with a spoon. Blend the seeds for about 15-20 seconds and strain the juice to remove pulp. You should have 1 to 1½ cups of fresh pomegranate juice. Juice the limes and combine the pomegranate juice, lime juice, cold water, and honey in a pitcher. Stir until the sweetener is completely dissolved. Adjust the sweetness level to your liking and serve with ice cubes.
Beet and Carrot Smoothie:
Ingredients:
– 1 red beet
– 1 large carrot
– ½ cup milk
– 2/3 cup water
Method:
Peel and dice the carrot and beet. Blend the vegetables with milk until smooth. Add water gradually to achieve the desired consistency. Stop blending once the smoothie reaches the desired texture.
Pomelo Citrus Blend:
Ingredients:
– 1 pomelo
– 2 oranges
– 1 lime
– A few mint leaves
Method:
Extract the juices from the pomelo, oranges, and lime. Mix the juices together, adjusting with water if needed. Add mint leaves for a fresh touch. This blend provides a daily dose of vitamin C.
Sweet Tamarind Drink:
Ingredients:
– 150g sweet tamarind
– 4 cups water
– Sugar to taste
– Juice of ½ lemon (optional)
– 1 tsp rose water (optional)
Method:
Soak the tamarind in water for 2 hours, then squeeze out the pulp, straining to remove seeds and fibers. Blend the tamarind water with sugar. Optionally, add lemon juice or rose water for extra flavor. Adjust sugar levels to taste, chill for at least 45 minutes, and serve cold.