Try breaking your fast this Ramadan with one of these easy-to-make, refreshing drinks.
6 refreshing drinks to try this Ramadan
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Qamar Al-Din
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.
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Sobya
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.
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Proffee
Those looking to up their protein intake will revel in the latest viral TikTok beverage, which is made with espresso and a protein shake. Just add two or three shots of espresso over ice, before pouring over a pre-made protein shake.
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Jellab
The refreshing juice is prepared by mixing grape molasses, dates, rose water and sugar and is popular in the Levant region.
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Lemon and mint
This is a quick and easy mix to make with lemon juice, mint leaves, sugar, ice and water. It’s popular in in the Gulf, Jordan, Palestine, Syria and Lebanon.
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Balah bel laban
What could be more delicious than caramel-like dates steeped in warm milk? That’s what this popular sweet treat is all about.