ANN/THE DAILY STAR – These hydrating homemade juices are wonderful to break the fast or if you are looking for a cool sip once the celebrations begin. You can serve these drinks to the visitors, which will keep them energised throughout the day.
WATERMELON JUICE WITH HONEY AND SALT
Ingredients:
– Eight cups watermelon cut into two-inch cubes
– One teaspoon (tsp) raw honey
– Half tsp kosher or sea salt
– One to two sprigs of fresh herbs, such as mint or basil (optional)
Method:
Place a fine mesh strainer over a large bowl and set it aside. Place watermelon, honey and salt into a blender. Blend on high until no chunks remain.
Based on the capacity of your blender, you might have to do this in two batches. Pour into the strainer and use a wooden spoon to press the pulp, extracting all the juice. Pour the juice into a container with a tight-fitting lid. Chill.
When ready to serve, shake well (as it tends to separate) and serve with a sprig of herbs, if desired.
CARROT JUICE WITH APPLE
Ingredients:
– Four carrots
– Two apples
– Two tablespoon (tbsp) honey/sugar (to taste)
– Three-quarter cup to one cup water
Method:
Clean the carrots thoroughly and rinse them; remove the skins if necessary.
Peel off two apples and cut them into small slices. Chop the carrot into small cubes. Place it in a blender, gradually add water and blend until smooth.
Now filter this through a fine strainer, you can use a clean cloth for straining. Blend the apples separately; strain. Next, add honey and apple juice into the carrot juice and mix well. Refrigerate this for an hour. Serve chilled.
DRAGON FRUIT JUICE WITH LEMON
Ingredients:
– One dragon fruit
– Three tbsp sugar or as needed
– One lemon
– Half tsp lemon zest
Method:
Cut the fruit in half. Scoop the pulp with a sturdy spoon. Chop it into chunks and place it in a blender. Add sugar and lemon juice, zest. Blend well to extract the juice and serve.
