Elevate your Ramadan 2025 gatherings this with our curated collection of indulgent recipes from some of the most renowned chefs and mocktail masters in the GCC region and beyond. In this recipe series, you will get the secret recipe to some of the most loved dishes, Ramadan specials and refreshing, flavourful drinks from internationally recognised restaurants, that the whole family will enjoy.
Pineapple Vibes Only Mocktail
This tropical, summer mocktail has been shared by Bungalow 34 is a chic, beach club-inspired restaurant located on Pearl Jumeirah Island in Dubai.
Offering guests a poolside, Mediterranean dining experience with breathtaking sea views, Bungalow 34 is inspired by the European Riviera, embracing a relaxed yet glamorous ambiance reminiscent of the 1970s. With its stylish interiors, curated retail space, and connection to the beach, Bungalow 34 is a blissful escape from the busy city.
You Will Need:
Highball glass
Container
Mocktail Ingredients:
- 5 lemons
- 5 stick of cinnamon
- 5 nutmegs
- 5 star anise
- 600ml of strong black tea
- 300ml of lime juice
- 300ml of pineapple juice
- 600ml of hot water (65°)
- 300ml of milk
- 500g of caster sugar
- 50ml of soda water
Method:
- Peel the lemons, and
- Take the lemon zest and peels, nutmeg, cinnamon sticks, star anise and black tea into a container. Let this mixture sit for 30 minutes.
- Strain the liquid from the spices and lemon peel. Add caster sugar, hot water, lime juice and pineapple juice to the container and stir until the sugar is dissolved.
- Slowly poor the cold milk into the mixture.
- Allow the mixture to sit in the fridge for a few hours, letting the milk curdle (do no stir).
- Fill the highball glass with ice.
- Fine strain the mixture through a coffee filter and pour it slowly over the ice cubes. Top off with soda water.
- Garnish the drink with a banana leaf. And enjoy!
About the Mocktail Master
Since 2017, Krystian Hordejuk has been instrumental at Tashas Group, currently serving as Beverage Director in addition to being custodian of the award-winning Galaxy Bar, where he oversees beverage operations for all seven brands in the group, ensuring consistency and driving innovation. His dedication to detail has propelled Galaxy Bar to #45 on the World's Best Bar list in 2022. A seasoned competitor, Krystian's accolades include victories in the UAE National Habanosommelier Contest and the UKBG Open Day Competition, as well as a third-place finish at the International Habanosommelier Championship, leading to his publication, The Cigar Diary.
With a mantra of "the devil is in the detail," Krystian consistently delivers exceptional results, inspiring others to embrace a comprehensive perspective.
Bungalow 34,
Open daily from midday - midnight
Pearl Jumeirah Nikki Beach Resort & Spa Dubai, Jumeirah 1, Dubai
@bungalow34
