- By Bornika Das
- Mon, 03 Mar 2025 06:34 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
Ramadan is the holiest month in the Islamic calendar. This is a period of fasting, praying, and performing charity. Ramadan 2025 in India began on March 2. This month-long Islamic festival celebrates the revelation of the Quran to the Prophet Muhammad and is observed during the ninth month of the Islamic lunar calendar. Muslims all over the world observe fast, refraining from food and water (Roza) throughout the month from sunrise to sunset, breaking it with Iftar. They can indulge in some refreshing drinks like Mohabbat Ka Sharbat, Jallab and others at Iftar to recharge their bodies after a day-long fast.
Muslims generally have two meals per day. One is before sunrise, which is known as Sehri or Suhoor, while the other is after sunset, which is Iftar. During Iftar, Muslims indulge in ritual foods that provide nutrition and energy, apart from being delicious. Their Iftar meal is usually accompanied by hydrating and refreshing drinks that not only provide hydration but also balance the electrolytes in their body after observing a rigorous fast. From Mohabbat Ka Sharbat to Jallab, here’s a list of easy homemade refreshing drinks that you can consume at home.
Homemade Refreshing Drinks For Iftar
Mohabbat Ka Sharbat
One of the most popular drinks that Muslims consume during Ramadan is Mohabbat Ka Sharbat. It is made of watermelons and rose syrup and is pink in colour. The presence of chilled milk and ice cubes provides a refreshing effect to Muslims after a day-long fast. One can easily make Mohabbat Ka Sharbat by blending watermelon cubes with chilled milk, ice and rose syrup. Add a few watermelon chunks on top of the drink. Besides, this drink is popularly served near Jama Masjid in Old Delhi.
Jallab
This is a traditional Middle Eastern Ramadan drink that is made by blending dates, grape molasses, rose water and pine nuts. This is a staple drink during Ramadan and makes it a perfect one to break the fast. This drink not only hydrates the body but also energises and nourishes it. You can easily make this at home and top the drink with a sprinkle of pine nuts.
ABC Juice (Apple, Beetroot And Carrot Juice)
This nutritious and refreshing drink is an excellent choice for Iftar. Packed with the goodness of apple, beetroot and carrot, this juice tastes sweet and has earthy flavours. You can easily make this ABC juice at home by blending apples, beetroots and carrots and adding ginger and lemon juice for added flavour. This juice not only quenches thirst but also rejuvenates the body.
Tamarind Juice
This is a tangy and refreshing drink that is popular across many Muslim-majority countries during Ramadan. To prepare this drink, soak tamarind pods in warm water for a few hours and then strain the mixture to extract the juice. Add sugar or honey to sweeten according to taste. Chill the juice before serving. Tamarind juice is known for its cooling properties and is an excellent source of vitamins and minerals.
Lemon Mint Cooler
This Ramadan, try making the zesty and invigorating lemon mint cooler. Simply blend fresh lemon juice, mint leaves, sugar and water together until smooth. Strain the mixture to remove any pulp and then refrigerate until cold. This drink provides hydration to the body and also aids digestion, making it a perfect Iftar drink.