Ramadan thirst quenchers
DUBAI: It is no easy task observing Ramadan during the summer period, so why not break your fast with one of these popular drinks?
Besides its refreshing taste that is perfect for iftar, the sweet hibiscus tea drink is widely believed to help lower blood pressure. To prepare it, all you need is water, sugar and dried hibiscus.
The thick, sweet apricot nectar contains sugar to boost your depleted energy levels. The drink is made of dried apricot — available in rolled or paste form — soaked in boiling water with added sugar.
Erk Sous is a very popular street drink in the Middle East made from liquorice. To enjoy the candy-like drink, mix the licorice root with water and sugar.
The refreshing juice is prepared by mixing grape molasses, dates, rose water and sugar and is popular in the Levant region.
The starchy milk drink, popular in Egypt and Saudi Arabia, can be served white or dyed red. It is prepared by lightly fermenting brown bread, then mixing it with coconut powder, milk and sugar.
Are you a fruit fanatic? This is the one for you. Khoshaf is a popular Arab drink that is almost like a fruit salad. It is made from dates, dried apricot, dried plums, figs, water, Qamar El-Din, nuts and fresh fruit cut to pieces.
