4 Refreshing Drinks for Breaking the Ramadan Fast, Along with Recipes to Make Them

Kapanlagi.com - Breaking the fast can be the most anticipated moment every day during the month of Ramadan. The moment marked by the sound of the bedug and the maghrib adhan is the beginning of allowing Muslims to eat and drink after a day of fasting. So it's no wonder that breaking the fast is always celebrated with joy.

In terms of health, the moment of breaking the fast is also the right time to meet the body's needs, one of which is the need for fluids. Because, during fasting, the body's fluid needs can only be fulfilled during suhoor and iftar. However, a lack of fluids can lead to a loss of concentration and the body feels weak.

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To refresh your body, you can drink refreshing drinks during breaking the fast. There are several types of refreshing and healthy drinks that are suitable to be consumed during breaking the fast. Not only refreshing, but these drinks are also healthy.

Here are some recommendations for refreshing drinks that are suitable for the iftar menu.

1. Date Milk

Date Milk (credit: pixabay)

Dates are indeed a fruit that is very synonymous with the month of Ramadan. In fact, this fruit from the Middle East is one of the sunnahs of breaking the fast according to the Prophet Muhammad. In addition to being eaten directly, dates can also be processed into a refreshing drink, one of which is date milk.

Both milk and dates have a distinctive taste and it turns out they can be a perfect combination. Not only refreshing, this drink will definitely be healthy.

Here's how to make date milk for breaking the fast.

Ingredients:

- 15 dates

- 250 ml water

- 350 ml liquid milk (preferably use full cream milk, because dates are already sweet)

How to make:

1) Separate the date flesh from the seeds.

2) Soak the date flesh in 250 ml of water. Soak for at least 8 hours or until the date flesh becomes softer.

3) Pour the dates along with the soaking water and liquid milk into a blender. Then, blend until the dates are smooth and mixed.

4) Strain the date milk to make the residue smoother when consumed.

5) The date milk is ready to be consumed.

2. Infused Water Lemon and Dates

Infused Water (credit: cookpad.com)

A refreshing drink that is suitable for breaking the fast is still related to dates. This time, dates are processed into infused water combined with lemon.

The combination of the sweet taste of dates and the refreshing sour taste of lemon can be a perfect combination. In addition, the combination of sugar content in dates and vitamin C in lemons will also promote health.

Here's how to make Lemon and Dates infused water for breaking the fast.

Ingredients:

- 5 to 7 dates, depending on desired sweetness

- 1 lemon (only 3 thin slices are needed)

- 600 ml of boiled water

Instructions:

1) Separate the flesh of the dates from the seeds.

2) Prepare 3 thin slices of lemon.

3) Mix the flesh of the dates, lemon slices, and water. Then, let it sit for 8 hours (preferably stored in the refrigerator).

4) After letting it sit, the lemon and dates infused water is ready to be enjoyed during breaking the fast. For maximum enjoyment, consume this drink while it is cold.

3. Cucumber and Chia Seed Juice with Lime

Cucumber Juice Suri (credit: cookpad.com)

In addition to dates, cucumber is also a typical fruit during the fasting month in Indonesia. Cucumber is often served as a refreshing drink during iftar as an ingredient in fruit ice. (source)

But it turns out there is one cucumber recipe that you can try, which is cucumber and chia seed juice with lime. Not only can it quench your thirst after a day of fasting, this drink will also make your body feel fresher.

Here's how to make cucumber and chia seed juice with lime for iftar.

Ingredients:

- 1 cucumber

- 1 tablespoon chia seeds

- 4 tablespoons honey

- 1/4 lime (squeezed for its juice)

- 200 ml water

Instructions:

1) Scrape the flesh of the cucumber, and prepare the other ingredients.

2) Soak the chia seeds in warm water until they expand.

3) Blend the cucumber and water until smooth and mixed.

4) Pour the cucumber juice into a glass, add chia seeds, honey, and lime juice.

5) Cucumber and chia seed juice with lime is ready to be consumed. It is more delicious when served cold.

4. Es Kuwut

Es Kuwut (credit: cookpad.com)

A simple refreshing drink that is suitable for the next breaking of the fast is es kuwut. Perhaps, for some people, the name of this drink may sound unfamiliar or even funny. However, in terms of taste and freshness, it can compete with other refreshing drinks. The ingredients and the method of making it are simple, making it very easy to practice.

Here's how to make es kuwut for breaking the fast.

Ingredients:

- 3 cucumbers

- Nata de coco (as needed)

- Basil seeds (as needed)

- Melon-flavored syrup

- 3 tablespoons of lemon juice

- 3 glasses of water

- Ice cubes

Instructions:

1) Peel and wash the cucumbers thoroughly. Then, grate the cucumber flesh (only the flesh, not the seeds).

2) Soak the basil seeds in warm water (this step is done if using dried basil seeds).

3) Put water, grated cucumber, nata de coco, lemon juice, basil seeds, and melon syrup into a container, then stir. After it is evenly mixed, add ice cubes.

4) Taste and adjust accordingly. Add syrup if it is still not sweet enough, or if you want it to be more sour, you can add lime juice (depending on your preference).

5) Once you have achieved the desired taste, the es kuwut is ready to be enjoyed.

Those are 4 refreshing drink recommendations that are suitable for breaking the fast. The simple ingredients and method of making it can be tried for breaking the fast today. Good luck trying!

(kpl/psp)