Staying hydrated during the Ramadan season is very important. After spending long periods of time without food and water, it becomes crucial to hydrate yourself properly once you break the fast. However, just water is not enough, and that is why people make all kinds of refreshing Ramadan juices during the fasting period.
However, the same old orange, lemon or rose juices are getting common now. To keep things exciting, you should be trying different juice recipes to make the fast-break more delightful. If you are looking for unique juice ideas to try out for the next Ramadan season, take a look at the list below.
- Rose Sharbat With A Twist
Making juices with rose syrup, like Rooh Afza, is a common Iftar item. The rose syrup already comes with a few herbs and is a famous drink that also helps to keep your body cool. However, there are many different ways in which you can vamp up your rose Sharbat. Here is one such recipe that will give your rose sharbat a satisfying twist.
Ingredients:
- Rose syrup or Rooh Afza – 2 liquid ounces
- Ginger ale – 1 liquid ounce (you can also use a ginger shot, as soda will be added later)
- Freshly squeezed lemon juice – 1 liquid ounce
- Club soda or sparkling water
- Ice and edible flowers (optional)
How to Make?
- You can either chill everything in advance or add ice cubes to the glass first. Mix the Rooh Afza (or rose syrup), lemon juice and ginger ale. If you are adding a gingershot, also add sparkling water or soda. Garnish with edible flowers if you can, and enjoy!
- Refreshing Kamruddin Juice
Kamruddin or Qamar al-Din is made from dried apricot paste, which is used as the base for Kamruddin juice. Dried apricot has a lot of benefits; it is packed with vitamins, fibre and antioxidants. It helps with instant energy as well as better digestion. Here is how you can make refreshing Kamruddin juice:
Ingredients:
- Kamruddin paste
- Sugar or honey syrup for sweetness
- Orange blossom water (rose water can also be used)
- Fresh lemon juice
- Pine nuts for garnishing (optional)
How to Make?
Add the Kamruddin paste and sugar to boiling water. Let the paste and sugar dissolve completely. Add the lemon juice and orange blossom water, blend everything together until you get a smooth liquid base. Pour the juice into glasses and chill it in the fridge. Serve it cold with pine nuts.
Jallab is a famous drink enjoyed in the Middle East. It is a mixture of date molasses, resins/grapes and rose water. It is usually served with pine nuts or almonds and is enjoyed cold. Here is how you can make it at home:
Ingredients
- Date Syrup – 2 tablespoons (if you don’t have date syrup, soak 5 dates in a little water and blend them till smooth)
- Raisins – 2 tablespoons (they can be blended along with the dates)
- Rose water – 1 tablespoon
- Sugar – as required
- Pine nuts for garnishing (or soaked almonds)
How to Make?
Firstly, prepare the date syrup as mentioned above if you don’t have it. If you already have date syrup, then soak the resins in water until they are soft. Drain the water and blend until a smooth paste is formed. Now, add a cup of water to this paste and strain the mixture. Add more water, sugar, date syrup and rose water to the drained mixture and mix it well. Serve it cold and top it with pine nuts. Keep it cold for the best effect.
Conclusion:
And there you have it, three unique juice ideas to try during the Ramadan season. The ingredients mentioned in the recipes above are chosen to provide various health benefits and hydration during the fasting period. Rose syrup helps in combating heat, ginger shot helps in digestion and promotes immunity, dried apricot also helps in digestion and energy, while dates and resins help in improving heart health and bone health.
Apart from the recipes mentioned above, you can also try to make sweet and sour tamarind juice with ginger and honey, iced karkade tea with lemon or aam panna juice to beat the heat and improve hydration. Whatever you make, serve it chilled, garnish well and enjoy the beverage with your friends and family!