DUBAI: It is no easy task observing Ramadan during the summer period, so why not break your fast with one of these popular drinks?
Karkadeh
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.
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.
Erk Sous
Jellab
The refreshing juice is prepared by mixing grape molasses, dates, rose water and sugar and is popular in the Levant region.
Sobya
Khoshaf
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.
