9 Must-Have Drinks in the Maldives – How to slake your thirst under the tropical sun

This might seem like an odd choice to be put on the list of must-have drinks, but it’s not. In the Maldives, there’s no other type of water for you to drink. Seeing as the Maldives is located near the equator, it’s essential for you to drink plenty of water.

You can find bottled juices everywhere in the Maldives, but nothing beats the health benefits of a glass of fresh juice made of exotic fruits like pineapple, mango, and watermelon. Lime juice mixed with soda is another great refresher in the hot weather of the Maldives. Alcohol isn’t the only beverage you find at the best bars in Maldives; they also feature a menu of fresh juices.

This is another odd choice of drink to be found on this list, but there’s a reason why coke in the Maldives is special. The Maldives is the only country to use desalinated water to make coca cola. There’s also an island dedicated to a factory that produces the drink. The surf break found near the island is called Cokes.

Coconut water is readily available everywhere in the country. There’s nothing more refreshing than drinking a glass of coconut water. It would be even better if you drank it directly from the fruit. There are small stalls everywhere in the country selling coconut water; the vendor will cut the top off the coconut and pop a straw into the coconut; there’s nothing quintessentially Maldivian than drinking coconut water directly from the coconut.

Another must-try drink in the Maldives, ruku raa is an alcoholic drink made from coconut flowers. You can drink it fresh, but most Maldivians prefer to ferment it a little, which is what makes it alcoholic. Palm trees are everywhere, so ruku raa is a popular beverage everywhere in the country. There are designated toddy tappers, and they collect the liquid early in the morning. The collected liquid isn’t just for making ruku raa; locals also use this to make Maldivian honey.

Maldivians love tea. They drink at least four to five cups of tea a day. There’s also a range of short eats that goes with tea; some are sweet, and some are spicy. Black tea and milk tea are the most popular. Keep in mind that you won’t get fresh milk to make milk tea; the only available option is powdered milk. Tea is also the national beverage of the country.

Coffee is a new addition to the Maldives’ list of drinks, but it’s widely becoming popular, especially on resort islands. A few years ago, there was no café culture here. Resorts and hotels now have cafes featuring menus of coffee and tea. The Maldives has a knack for injecting creativity into everything, so the cafes and the bars found at places like Grand Park Kodhipparu have trendy décor, live music, and other innovative things to make the experience memorable for guests.

The Maldives is an Islamic country governed by religious customs, so alcohol isn’t allowed in the country, but resort islands are an exception. Non-alcoholic beer, however, is something you can enjoy everywhere in the country, including Male, the capital city.

Private resort islands are permitted to serve alcohol to tourists, so don’t worry; you can find alcohol at your resort, including cocktails and mocktails. You’ll find the best bartenders here, and they are skilled in making the most delightful cocktails. Maldivian Lady, Sting Ray, Biyadhoo Special, Maldivian Sunset, and Virgin Mojito are some of the Maldivian specials.