13 Aug 2025 | BUDGET HOLIDAYS

8 Must-Try Drinks in the Maldives to Keep You Hydrated

The Maldives has blue oceans, white sand, and luxury resorts, but there exists an island paradise that's filled with chilled island cocktails. As you sunbathe on your honeymoon, you need to be hydrated, and what more excellent way to get hydrated than with some of the best-looking cocktails in the Maldives? If you are a honeymoon couple or are on a romantic get-away, Budget Holidays has just the right Maldives couple holiday package from Kochi where you can relax and indulge in all tropical delights the islands have to offer. Here are eight island cocktails that you should indulge in to keep your island days cool and refreshed:

1. Kurumba (Fresh Coconut Water)

You can't depart the Maldives without tasting a freshly-hacked coconut. The Maldivians refer to it as Kurumba, and it is a sweet and refreshing drink consumed from the shell of the coconut, thereby delicious and photogenic as well.

2. Maldivian Rose Drink

With rose syrup, water, and even milk or lime added to it at times, this is the perfect drink for a hot afternoon. Delicate flower flavor and lighter than red in color have conquered the locals' hearts.

3. Raa (Palm Toddy)

This cultural beverage is prepared from palm sap. Even though it's weakly alcoholic and slightly fermented, it's cultural. Enjoy genuine Raa with the locals but responsibly at all times.

4. Coconut milk smoothies

When blended with island fruits such as mango, banana, or pineapple (or a delicious combination), coconut milk smoothies are rich creaminess for a cooling down drink. Many can be easily found at beach resorts and bars all over the islands.

5. Herbal island teas

They call them herbal teas, locally-made herbal teas are delightful, refreshing, medicinal, and wholesome served with lemongrass, pandan leaves, and with local island herbs. Cold tea makes for a wonderful way to enjoy tea on a slow island evening by the ocean.

6. Watermelon juice

Fresh pressed watermelon juice is a more recent addition, and enjoyed all over the islands. It is light, sweet, and has just the right taste for a thirsty hot day in the island sun.

7. Screw pine juice

A drink from the fruit tree of the screw-pine, this local beverage has a pungent spicy refreshing taste. It is usually sweetened or tarted up with lime for more pungency.

8. Infused Water with Tropical Fruits at Cold Temperature

Flavored water infused with a splash of citrus, cucumber, pineapple, or mint is offered by all resorts, including those who participate in Budget Holidays' Kochi Maldives couple holiday package, to refresh and cool down their guests.

The Maldives is a place where every detail of your journey is worth savoring—including the drinks. With Budget Holidays, your Maldives couple package from Kochi ensures not only comfort and scenic beauty but also immersive culinary and cultural experiences. Whether you’re sunbathing on a quiet beach or dining under the stars, don’t forget to keep these refreshing island beverages close at hand.