If you’re looking for the most refreshing drink to break your fast this Ramadan, this Strawberry Rose Limeade is it.
It’s sweet, tangy, lightly salty, floral, and incredibly hydrating — exactly what your body craves after a long day without food or water.
Made with fresh lime juice, strawberries, sea salt, and the iconic rose syrup from Hamdard Laboratories, this drink is nostalgic yet elevated. The rose flavor adds depth, the strawberries add natural sweetness, and the lime cuts through everything with brightness.
This isn’t just another limeade — it’s layered, balanced, and Ramadan-table worthy.
Why This Drink Works So Well for Iftar
After fasting, your body needs:
Hydration
Electrolytes
Natural sugars
Something gentle but energizing
The sea salt helps replenish electrolytes.
The lime gently stimulates digestion.
The strawberries add antioxidants and freshness.
The rose syrup brings that comforting, familiar Ramadan flavor.
It’s cooling, soothing, and beautiful enough to serve when guests come over.
Flavor Profile
Sweet from the strawberries and sugar
Tart from freshly squeezed lime
Floral from rose syrup
Lightly salted to enhance flavor
Fresh and aromatic from mint and rose petals
It tastes like summer and Ramadan had a baby.
Can I Use Lemons Instead of Limes?
Yes, absolutely.
If you don’t have limes, lemons work beautifully. The drink will taste slightly brighter and sharper, but still incredibly refreshing.
Limes provide a more rounded tartness that pairs especially well with rose syrup. Lemons create a cleaner, more pronounced citrus flavor.
If substituting lemons, start with the juice of 3 medium lemons and adjust sweetness as needed. You may need a touch more sugar to balance the acidity.
Both options are delicious — it simply depends on your preference.
How to Make It Low Glycemic
If you’re looking to reduce sugar spikes during Ramadan, this drink can easily be adjusted.
Reduce the total sugar by half and let the strawberries carry more of the natural sweetness.
You can also replace white sugar with:
Coconut sugar
Monk fruit sweetener
Stevia blend
A small amount of date syrup
Adding a slightly larger pinch of sea salt can also enhance perceived sweetness without adding more sugar.
The goal is balance — steady energy instead of a sugar rush followed by a crash.
How to Make It More Digestion-Friendly
After fasting, your digestive system benefits from gentle support.
To make this drink even more gut-friendly:
Add a few fresh mint leaves directly into the blend.
Grate a small pinch of fresh ginger into the mixture before blending.
Let the drink rest for 5–10 minutes before serving to allow flavors to soften.
The lime naturally stimulates digestive enzymes, while the sea salt supports hydration and electrolyte balance — making this a thoughtful first sip at Iftar.
How to Make It Sparkling
For a festive variation, replace half of the water with chilled sparkling water.
Add the sparkling water at the very end and stir gently to preserve the bubbles.
This version feels elevated and is perfect for hosting or Eid gatherings.
Tips for the Best Strawberry Rose Limeade
Use freshly squeezed limes for maximum brightness.
Balance the salt carefully — it should enhance, not dominate.
Blend the strawberries thoroughly for a smooth texture.
Serve over plenty of ice for the most refreshing result.
Garnish generously — this drink is meant to look as beautiful as it tastes.
Can You Make It Ahead?
Yes. Blend everything except the ice and refrigerate for up to 24 hours. Stir well before serving and pour over fresh ice.
Strawberry Rose Limeade (With Rooh Afza) – The Ultimate Ramadan Iftar Refresher
5
servings10
minutes118
kcalThis Strawberry Rose Limeade combines fresh lime juice, strawberries, sea salt, and Rooh Afza for a sweet, tangy, floral drink that’s refreshing, hydrating, and perfectly balanced.
Ingredients
4 4 limes
4 tablespoons 4 sugar
1 teaspoon 1 sea salt
1/2 cup 1/2 Rooh Afza
1 cup 1 strawberries
3 cups 3 water
1 cup 1 ice
Sliced limes for garnish
Sliced strawberries for garnish
Dried rose petals for garnish
Mint leaves for garnish
Directions
- Juice the limes and remove any seeds. In a large bowl or pitcher, combine the lime juice, 4 tablespoons sugar, sea salt, strawberries, and Rooh Afza. Blend using an immersion blender until smooth and fully combined. Stir in 3 cups of cold water and mix well. Add ice and stir, or pour over ice in serving glasses. Garnish with sliced limes, strawberries, dried rose petals, and mint leaves before serving.
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