Lugano – As the sun sets during Ramadan, iftar becomes a special moment to gather with family and loved ones and share the first bites and sips of the evening together.
Starting with something light and nourishing helps gently wake up the digestive system while rehydrating the body after a day of fasting.
Ingredients like mint, ginger, pomegranate, and almonds are not only delicious but also known for their digestive benefits.
These three easy drinks bring bright flavors and soothing ingredients to your iftar table, offering a simple way to support digestion while enjoying something refreshing.
Each recipe makes one serving, making them easy to prepare fresh for yourself or to scale up for guests.
Ruby-red minty detox
Colorful, fresh, and packed with flavor, this pomegranate and mint drink adds a bright touch to your iftar table during Ramadan.
The combination of mint and sparkling pomegranate juice creates a refreshing drink that feels light after a long day of fasting.Mint is known for its soothing effect on the stomach and can help ease bloating after fasting. Pomegranate is rich in antioxidants and nutrients.
Ingredients
- 1 sprig fresh mint
- 15 g pomegranate seeds
- 100 ml pomegranate juice
- 100 ml sparkling water
- 2.5 ml rose water
- 7 g honey
- Ice cubes (as desired)
Instructions
Prepare the mint: Cut the mint leaves into small pieces.
Build the base: Add the mint and pomegranate seeds to a glass.
Add flavor: Pour in the pomegranate juice and sparkling water, then add the rose water and honey.
Stir and serve: Mix everything gently, add ice if desired, and garnish with a sprig of mint and a few extra pomegranate seeds.
Soothing tropical reset
If you’re looking for something vibrant and uplifting, this tropical drink is a great way to start iftar during Ramadan.
The warmth of ginger blends beautifully with the sweetness of pineapple and apple, while mint adds a cooling touch that makes the drink feel light and energizing.
Ginger is well known for stimulating digestion and easing stomach discomfort.
Pineapple contains bromelain, a natural enzyme that helps break down proteins, while mint can help relax the digestive tract and reduce bloating after fasting.
Apples also contain natural fiber that can support healthy digestion.
Ingredients
- 75 ml apple juice
- 75 ml pineapple juice
- 2 to 3 mint leaves
- 3 g fresh ginger, peeled
- 7 ml lemon juice
- Ice cubes (as desired)
Instructions
Prepare the ingredients: Peel and roughly chop the ginger.
Blend the drink: Place the ginger, apple juice, pineapple juice, mint leaves, and lemon juice into a blender.
Blend until smooth: Blend on high for around 1to 2 minutes until well combined.
Serve: Pour into a glass, add ice if desired, and garnish with fresh mint.
Velvety almond bliss
Lightly sweet and fragrant with orange blossom water, this nourishing drink is packed with nutrients that help support digestion and leave your stomach feeling calm and nourished.
Almonds provide healthy fats and nutrients that can help make you feel satiated while remaining gentle on the stomach.
Orange blossom water adds aroma and can have a calming effect on your stomach.
Ingredients
- 70 g whole blanched almonds (or almond flour)
- 360 ml milk
- 5 ml orange blossom water
- 15 g honey
- 80 g ice cubes
Instructions
Prepare the almonds: Place blanched almonds in a blender and blend on high until they turn into a fine powder.
Blend the drink: Add the milk, orange blossom water, and honey, to the blender. Blend on high until everything is well combined.
Chill the drink: Add ice cubes and then repeat the process until the drink achieves a smooth consistency.
Serve: Pour into glasses and garnish with an almond.
