The summer season is slowly rising to its peak with hot flashes and sweltering temperatures. If you are looking for easy and quick ways to beat this summer? Then, here are seven summer drinks recipes that will help you combat this summer and stay hydrated.
1. Aam Panna
Mango is the king of summer, and we use it in a wide range of recipes. Aam Panna is one of the most famous dishes made out of this delicious fruit.
This refreshing drink has two variations- the sweet and sour kind.
Ingredients
- Three raw mangoes
- A cup of sugar
- Black salt
- Roasted cumin powder
- Chilled water with some ice cubes
How to make
Boil the mangoes and extract the pulp after removing the seed. Then, blend the extract with the sugar water (mix four to five spoons of sugar in a cup).
If you want salty Aam Panna, add black salt, cumin, and some mint leaves and blend the mixture. Add four cups of water to the concentrated Aam Panna and serve it chilled.
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2. Panakam
This popular South Indian drink is a staple addition of the Ram Navami festival. It is an effortless, quick, and healthy drink to prepare in minutes.
Ingredients
- Jaggery – 100gms
- One litre of water
- 3 or 4 crushed cardamoms or ½ teaspoon cardamom powder
- Pinch of dried ginger powder
- Juice of 1 lemon
How to make
Dissolve jaggery in one liter of water along with the other ingredients. Garnish some basil or mint leaves and serve chilled.
3. Buttermilk or Sambaram
Buttermilk is another staple drink of Ram Navami, with different versions across the country. It comes loaded with probiotic goodness and cooling properties.
Also known as Neer Moru in Tamil Nadu, this drink involves tempering of mustard, green chilies, and curry leaves.
A smidge of ginger(adrak) and asafetida is added for that extra zing. Blend all these ingredients (except green chilies) in the juicer and serve chilled.
4. Lassi
Lassi is an integral part of every Punjabi household, especially during summer. It will help quench your thirst and feel refreshed.
Ingredients
- 1 litre of thick curd
- Ten tablespoons of sugar or as needed
- Ice cubes and 3 cups of water
- Cardamom powder and two tablespoons rose water
- A few strands of saffron and some sliced fruits of your choice
How to make
Whisk the curd till it becomes smooth and creamy. Dissolve the sugar in the water and blend with the whisked curd in the mixer.
Add some saffron strands and the ice cubes. Garnish with sliced fruits and serve chilled.
Related: Health Benefits of Curd You Cannot Miss
5. Watermelon Juice
If you need instant energy, then watermelon is your go-to refreshing drink. It is easy and quick to prepare. It also comes packed with vitamins, protein, and potassium and is also good for digestive disorders.
Ingredients
- Ten slices of watermelon
- A pinch of black salt
- Some ice cubes
- Mint leaves
How to make
Blend the watermelon and the ice cubes in the mixer. Add a pinch of black salt and blend once again. Then, add some ice cubes and garnish with mint leaves. Serve it chilled.
6. Nannari Sherbet
Recommended by Ayurveda, Nannari Sherbet is well-known for its cooling and anti-inflammatory properties.
Known as the Ananthamool or the Indian Sarsaparilla, this sherbet protects our body from the harsh heat strokes of the summer. Nannari Syrup is available in many supermarkets all year round, especially in summer.
Mix some chilled water and two tablespoons of syrup and add a dash of lime juice to prepare Nannari Sherbet. You can garnish the drink with mint leaves or sweet basil seeds (Sabja seeds).
7. Lemonade
The ever-trusty lemonade is the go-to drink of every summer. The Lemonade is also known as Nimbu paani or Shikanji. There are different variations of the drink, and it will help us get immediately cooled down.
One of the famous varieties of this drink is the Chatpata Nimbu Paani.
Ingredients
- Five lemons
- Sugar
- Two tablespoons Jal Jeera powder
- Ice cubes and chilled water
- Lemon Slices
How to make
Squeeze the juice using a lemon squeezer. Add some ice cubes and chilled water to the concentrate. Then, mix the sugar and the Jal Jeera with lemon juice and stir well.
Once you have mixed all the ingredients thoroughly, serve them in chilled glasses. Add some mint leaves and place a lemon slice on the rim of the glass.
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These quick summer drinks recipes are perfect for a hot summer day and will rejuvenate you in no time. These drinks are best for both children and adults alike. Have some more summer drink recipes to share, then share them in the comments below.
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