Breaking the Ramadan fast with a cool and refreshing drink is a true delight. Mojitos, with their zesty, minty, and citrusy flavors, are perfect for iftar.
Instead of store-bought drinks, why not prepare homemade mojitos using local ingredients?
From tangy green mango to sweet lychee, these special mojito recipes bring a twist of Bangladeshi flavors to your iftar table. Here are 10 unique mojito recipes that are colorful, delicious, and hydrating, UNB reports.
10 Nutritious and Tasty Mojito Recipes for This Ramadan
Classic Lemon-Mint Mojito
Ingredients
Juice of 1-1/2 lemon or to taste, 1/4 cup chilled water, 4 ice cubes or as needed, about 15 leaves of fresh mint, 4-5 tablespoons raw cane sugar or to taste, chilled Sprite or 7-Up (as required), and 4-5 hajmola or to taste
Instructions
First, crush the Hajmola into a fine powder using a mortar and pestle and set it aside. In a mason jar, combine raw cane sugar and chilled water, stirring well until the sugar dissolves. Add fresh mint leaves and gently muddle them with the back of a spoon to release their refreshing aroma and flavor.
Next, add ice cubes to keep the drink cool and invigorating. Pour in enough chilled Sprite or 7-Up to fill the Mason jar, enhancing the fizziness and sweetness. Finally, sprinkle the powdered Hajmola into the jar, mix well, and serve immediately for a tangy, refreshing drink.
Green Mango Mojito (Aam Panna)
Ingredients
2 green mango (300 grams) raw medium size, 1 tablespoon black salt, 1 tablespoon roasted cumin powder, mint leaves, lemon, sugar syrup, and ice cubes.
Instructions
First, pressure cook the raw mangoes for 2–3 whistles or steam them until soft. Once cooled, extract the pulp, discarding the seed and skin. Mix cumin powder and black salt into the pulp, creating a spiced mango base that can be refrigerated for 3–4 days.
For a classic Aam Panna, dilute this pulp with water and sweeten it with jaggery or sugar. To make a mojito, muddle mint leaves and a lemon slice in a highball glass for five seconds. Add ice cubes, 2 tablespoons spiced mango pulp, and top with chilled Sprite. Garnish with mint and lemon, then enjoy!
Lychee Mojito
Ingredients
100 ml lychee juice, 300 ml soda chilled, 6 lychees peeled, 15 mint leaves, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, ½ lemon, and 1½ tablespoon powdered sugar.
Instructions
First, muddle the sugar, lemon juice, lemon slices, and six lychees together until the flavors are well combined and the fruit is slightly crushed. Add the juice, stir thoroughly, and divide the mixture evenly into two glasses. Finally, top each glass with chilled soda, giving the drink a refreshing fizz. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Tamarind-Spiced Mojito
Ingredients
2 cups water, 3 ½ tablespoons tamarind chutney, ½ teaspoon fennel seeds, ½ teaspoon black salt, 1 tablespoon sugar, 1-inch ginger (grated), Kashmiri red chilli powder, lime wedges, mint leaves, and Canada dry zero (optional).
Instructions
First, place a pan over medium heat and add water, followed by tamarind chutney, fennel seeds, black salt, sugar, and grated ginger. Stir everything well using a wire whisk and let the mixture heat up. Once it reaches a gentle boil, turn off the heat, cover the pan, and let it sit for 30 to 45 minutes to allow the flavors to infuse.
Then, strain the liquid and chill for a few hours or up to three days in advance. To serve, mix black salt and Kashmiri red chilli powder on a plate. Rub a lime wedge around a glass rim, dip it into the spice mix, then muddle mint leaves and lime inside. Finally, add ice, and tamarind water, then top with Canada Dry Zero before serving.
Watermelon-Mint Mojito Mocktail
Ingredients
2 cups watermelon (cubed), 2 limes (juiced), 1-2 tablespoons sweetener (maple syrup, honey, or sugar optional), 15-20 leaves of fresh mint, sparkling water, ice cubes, fresh mint, and slices of lime.
Instructions
First, to make the watermelon juice, blend fresh watermelon, lime juice, mint leaves, and sweetener (if using) until smooth. Transfer the juice to a jar and refrigerate for a few hours, or use it immediately. You should have about 1¼ cups of juice, which can be made ahead and stored until your guests arrive.
When ready to serve, muddle a few mint leaves with a slice of lime at the bottom of each glass. Then, pour about ½ cup of the watermelon juice into each glass, add ice cubes, and top with ½ to ¾ cup of sparkling water. Taste and adjust sweetness if needed. You may garnish with extra watermelon pieces and lime slices. Serve immediately and enjoy! Cheers!
Coconut-Pineapple Mojito
Ingredients
¼ lime (cut into two segments), 6 mint leaves (large, fresh), 6 ice cubes (small), ½ cup coconut water, 1 cup pineapple juice, honey (for glass rim), desiccated coconut (dry toasted for glass rim, about a tablespoon), and pineapple.
Instructions
First, toast desiccated coconut in a dry pan over low heat until it turns lightly golden. Spread honey on a plate, ensuring it matches the diameter of your glass. Then, dip the rim of the glass into the honey, then rotate it in the toasted coconut to coat evenly. Repeat with the second glass.
Add one lime quarter and three mint leaves to each glass, then muddle them thoroughly to release their juices and flavors. Now, drop six small ice cubes into each glass and evenly pour in the coconut water and pineapple juice. Garnish with a pineapple wedge on the rim for a decorative touch. Serve immediately and enjoy the refreshing tropical flavors of this delightful drink.
Spicy Pomegranate Mojito Mocktail
Ingredients
5-6 fresh mint leaves, 1 tablespoon honey, 120 ml pomegranate juice, juice of ½ lime, 90-120 ml soda water, crushed ice, and pomegranate arils, mint leaves, and lime wedges for garnish
Instructions
First, Add fresh mint leaves to a highball glass and gently muddle them to release their aroma. Fill the glass with crushed ice, then pour in 1 tablespoon of honey, 120 ml of pomegranate juice, and the juice of half a lime.
Next, stir well to combine the flavors. Top with 90-120 ml of tonic water for a refreshing fizz and stir again. Garnish with pomegranate arils, lime wedges, and fresh mint. Serve immediately and enjoy this vibrant, slightly sweet, and refreshing drink.
Orange Mocktail
Ingredients
Fresh orange juice (from 2 large oranges), water (as required), 4 tablespoons sugar, sugar syrup (¼ cup), 15 mint leaves, fresh lemon juice (half of a large lemon), soda water or sparkling water (up to the brim), 4 thin lemon slices, 8 ice cubes, and 4 thin orange slices.
Instructions
First, start by squeezing fresh juice from the oranges and lemon. In a separate container, mix water and sugar to create a thick syrup. Slice the orange and lemon thinly, using 2 slices of each. In two tall glasses, place 5 mint leaves at the bottom, then divide the sugar syrup equally between the glasses.
Then, press the orange and lemon slices against the inner walls for decoration. Pour the fresh orange and lemon juices into each glass, add 4 ice cubes, and top with soda or sparkling water. At last, garnish with mint leaves and serve immediately. Enjoy!
Cucumber Mojito Mocktail
Ingredients
1 long cucumber (diced), 1 mini cucumber (sliced for garnish), 1 cup crushed ice, ½ cup soda water or 7Up, 10 fresh mint leaves (divided), 2 fresh mint leaves for garnish, 2 limes (juiced), and 2 teaspoons cane sugar.
Instructions
First, add cucumber, sugar, and mint to a cocktail shaker, then muddle until fragrant. Next, add club soda, lime juice, and crushed ice to the shaker, and shake well to combine. Once mixed, pour the drink evenly between two glasses. Garnish with the remaining mint leaves and a slice of mini cucumber for a refreshing touch. Serve immediately and enjoy this cool, minty beverage.
Strawberry-Lime Mojito Mocktail
Ingredients
12-14 strawberries (stems removed), 8-12 large mint leaves, 2 1/2 cups sprite, 1/8 cup fresh lime juice, mint leaves, and lime slices (garnish).
Instructions
First, add strawberries and mint leaves to a pitcher, then gently muddle them using a muddler or wooden spoon to extract the juices. Be careful not to tear the mint leaves too much. Once muddled, add the lime juice and Sprite to the pitcher and stir well to combine.
If desired, fill glasses with crushed ice and pour the virgin mojito mixture over the ice. Now, garnish with extra mint leaves and lime slices for a refreshing touch. Serve immediately and enjoy this fruity and minty beverage.
Final Words
These homemade mojitos bring a burst of flavors, perfect for quenching your thirst after a long day of fasting.
With fresh ingredients and natural sweetness, they are a healthy alternative to store-bought drinks. Try these easy recipes and make your iftar even more special!