MOCKTAILS YOU SHOULD TRY AT IFTAR
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RAMADAN MOCKTAIL
In Ramadan when the sun seems to stay in the middle of the sky forever and scorch every bit of water in you. These drinks work like rehydrating armour against the heat. Not only do they keep cool and hydrated but replenish the nutrients lost in sweat and keep you energized and focused.
Any Ramadan Iftar cannot be complete without refreshing natural fruits drinks, which makes them a far healthier choice than commercial soft drinks laden with chemicals and preservatives.
Here are a few
STRAWBERRY MINT LEMONADE
Strawberries are rich in antioxidants. This Ramadan drink is very tempting and yummy. It is a freezer-friendly drink. You can make strawberry syrup and freeze it in advance. This drink is definitely a go-to drink during iftar. Fresh or frozen strawberries both work fine for this drink.
INGREDIENTS
- 2 cups water
- 1 cup granulated white sugar
- 1 tablespoon grated lemon zest
- 1 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 pint fresh strawberries, (trimmed & halved)
DIRECTIONS
- Put strawberry, mint, sugar, ice and water in a blender.
- Blend into a smooth liquid, do a taste test here.
- Fill glasses with juice,and enjoy.
WATERMELON JUICE
Watermelon juice makes a very refreshing drink to quench your thirst on a hot summer evening, after a workout or after Iftar. Since most watermelon is water, some people think it is a very light drink. But actually, it is very filling and heavy. Watermelon is high in fibre and is slightly difficult to digest. The fibre in watermelon helps digest other food that you eat but the fruit itself takes some time to digest completely.
INGREDIENTS
- 4 cups watermelon chunks, (800 gm)
- 1 cup ice cubes
- 6 tablespoon rose syrup or 4 tablespoons sugar
- 3 tablespoon lemon juice
- Few mint leaves, for garnish
DIRECTIONS
- Pulse watermelon chunks in a blender for 30 seconds until liquidised. You might need to work in two batches depending on the capacity of the blender.
- If your watermelon has seeds, strain it through a coarse strainer, or skip this step if using seedless melon.
- Mix watermelon juice, lemon juice and rose syrup in a pitcher.
- Add ice to individual glasses and then pour the drink over ice. Garnish with a mint leaf and serve.
GINGER LEMONADE
This is more of an after-dinner drink that would help digest those fried snacks that aren’t healthy but are often served in buffets and dinners. Keep this drink at your disposal to help digestion in Ramadan after a heavy iftar meal.
INGREDIENTS
- 2 cups water, (500 ml)
- 1-inch piece of ginger
- 4 tablespoon lemon juice
- 3 tablespoon honey, or jaggery or maple syrup
- ¼ teaspoon black salt
- ¼ teaspoon cumin, preferably roasted grounded
- few ice cubes, to chill
DIRECTIONS
- Put ginger and water in a blender to blend into a smooth liquid.
- Add lemon juice.
- Add black salt and roasted grounded cumin powder.
- Filter the liquid with a strainer and serve with ice cubes.
- Alternately, you can also use half water in blending and add half club soda just before serving to give this drink a further kick.
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