Brilio.net - Fasting all day long makes the body lose a lot of fluids. When the call to prayer for Maghrib sounds, refreshing drinks are the right choice to quench thirst and restore energy. However, be careful in choosing drinks to break the fast. Some drinks on the market contain excessive sugar and coloring, which can actually trigger health problems. It is better if you make your own refreshing drinks from natural ingredients that are healthy and refreshing.
Here are 9 refreshing drink recipes that you can make yourself at home to break your fast. Not only refreshing, but also rich in benefits for the body!
1. Cucumber basil ice
illustration photo: Instagram/@dapurmamamika
This drink is famous for its extraordinary refreshing sensation. Cucumber contains a lot of water, while basil gives a unique chewy texture in the mouth.
Material:
- 1 cucumber, finely grated
- 1 tbsp basil seeds, soaked in warm water
- 200 ml cold water
- 2 tbsp melon syrup or liquid sugar
- Ice cubes as needed
How to make:
1. Grate the cucumber using a coarse grater.
2. Soak the basil in warm water until it swells.
3. Mix all ingredients in a glass, stir well.
4. Add ice cubes and serve cold.
Cantaloupe is a typical Ramadan fruit that is rich in water and has a natural sweet taste.
Material:
- 1/2 cantaloupe, finely grated
- 200 ml liquid milk (can be sweetened condensed milk mixed with water)
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar (to taste)
- Ice cubes as needed
How to make:
1. Mix the grated melon with granulated sugar, stir well.
2. Pour in the liquid milk, stir again.
3. Add ice cubes and serve cold.
The combination of fresh oranges and chewy young coconut makes this drink a favorite when breaking the fast.
Material:
- 2 squeezed oranges
- 1 young coconut, take the water and flesh
- 2 tbsp honey or liquid sugar
- Ice cubes as needed
How to make:
1. Squeeze the orange and mix it with young coconut water.
2. Add the grated young coconut flesh.
3. Add honey or liquid sugar, stir well.
4. Serve with ice cubes.
Black grass jelly is rich in fiber and good for digestion, while palm sugar provides a natural sweet taste.
Material:
- 1 pack of black grass jelly, diced
- 200 ml liquid coconut milk
- 100 ml palm sugar water
- Ice cubes as needed
How to make:
1. Put the grass jelly into the glass.
2. Pour in liquid coconut milk and palm sugar water.
3. Add ice cubes, stir and serve cold.
Es teler is known for its combination of fresh fruit and creamy coconut milk.
Material:
- 1 avocado, scoop out the flesh
- 1 young coconut, take the flesh
- 100 gr jackfruit, cut into small pieces
- 200 ml liquid coconut milk
- 2 tbsp liquid sugar
- Shaved ice to taste
How to make:
1. Mix all ingredients in a glass.
2. Add liquid coconut milk and liquid sugar, stir well.
3. Serve with shaved ice.
This drink is suitable for lovers of various fruits in one serving.
Material:
- 100 gr papaya, diced
- 100 gr melon, diced
- 100 gr watermelon, cut into cubes
- 200 ml liquid coconut milk
- 2 tbsp liquid sugar
- Ice cubes as needed
How to make:
1. Mix all the fruits in a bowl.
2. Pour in liquid coconut milk and liquid sugar.
3. Mix well and serve with ice cubes.
The texture of agar-agar kopyor is similar to real coconut kopyor, but it is more economical and easier to make.
Material:
- 1 pack of white jelly
- 200 ml liquid coconut milk
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- 400 ml coconut water
- Ice cubes as needed
How to make:
1. Boil the agar-agar with coconut water and sugar until boiling.
2. Pour into a container, let it harden then grate roughly.
3. Mix with liquid coconut milk and ice cubes.
4. Serve cold.
illustration photo: Instagram/@cream.mint
This drink has a fresh mango taste with the addition of Yakult which is good for digestion.
Material:
- 1 ripe mango, diced
- 1 bottle of Yakult
- 100 ml cold water
- Ice cubes as needed
How to make:
1. Blend the mango with water until smooth.
2. Mix Yakult and ice cubes, stir well.
3. Serve cold.
A typical Indonesian drink that never fails to be refreshing.
Material:
- 1 pack of ready-to-use cendol
- 200 ml liquid coconut milk
- 100 ml brown sugar water
- Ice cubes as needed
How to make:
1. Put the cendol into the glass.
2. Pour in liquid coconut milk and brown sugar water.
3. Add ice cubes, stir well.
This refreshing drink not only quenches thirst, but is also rich in benefits. With natural ingredients and easy to make, you can enjoy breaking your fast more healthily. Come on, try making it yourself at home!
(brl/tin)
