Ramadan 2024: From blue moon to kala noor, 4 drink recipes to quench your thirst

During the holy month of Ramadan, Muslims around the world fast every day from sunrise to sunset and abstain from all food and liquids. After dusk, the fast (roza) is broken with a special prayer and a sumptuous feast known as Iftar. Families and friends typically gather for the festive feast, when they partake in customary savory and sweet treats. Delights including curries, biryanis, crispy appetizers, kebabs, and more are included in this extensive menu.
From inventive twists to classic favourites, these drinks are a tasty way to stay hydrated and invigorated throughout the holy month. This selection covers a wide range of tastes, so you can indulge in a traditional glass of cool jallab or try some exotic mocktails to discover new flavours. Anil Chauhan, Maitre d, Frontier Restaurant-The Ashok Hotel, New Delhi shared with HT Lifestyle some delicious and cool drink recipes, ideal for Suhoor and Iftar celebrations. (Also read: Ramadan 2024 recipes: From adana kebab to rarha chicken; 4 healthy and lip-smacking dishes you must try )
150 ml litchi juice
30 ml lemon juice
60 ml blue curaçao
30 ml simple syrup
Smart blend of litchi juice, lemon juice, blue curaçao and simple syrup poured in stem glass garnished with pineapple flag.
Special kalanoor masala – 1 tbl spoon blacksalt, 3gm table salt, 1gm roasted cumen powder, 5gm and roasted black pepper powder 2gm.
Lime juice 20 ml
Flavoured soda 130 ml
Combine Kala Noor Masala and lime juice in a tall glass and top it with chilled flavoured soda.
150 ml yoghurt
60 ml simples syrup
2 no. sweet paan gilori
30 ml green mint syrup
Smart blend of yoghurt, Paan gilori, simple syrup and green mint syrup poured in martini glass garnished with mint leaf
120 ml mix fruit juice
80 ml milk
60 ml strawberry squash
Combine mix fruit juice, milk and strawberry