Litchi Lime Crush: The Refreshing Summer Cooler You Must Try

Given the sweltering heat, it is essential that one takes extra care of one’s hydration and drinks plenty of fluids. While water is definitely the top priority, citrus fruits like lemon can also help one to regain energy. Along with this, several other fruits can be added to the list. These include mangoes, watermelon, muskmelon, and litchi. The sweet and tangy litchi is a small round fruit with a coarse peel and is perfect for a summer cooler.

Also Read: 5 Amazing Benefits Of Litchi

Did you know that litchi comes packed with several health benefits? It is a great source of Vitamin C and also boosts liver health. Not just this, litchi can be either eaten fresh or canned which makes it possible to use the fruit for various purposes. One of them is to make this Litchi Lime Cooler. Home chef and Slurrp community member Sonia Sarpal shares a quick recipe of this refreshing drink to try at home.

The drink is packed with a citrusy punch and lots of flavour. Add to this, some lime juice and mint leaves and your refreshing summer drink is ready. While lime juice and litchi provide us with Vitamin C, the mint leaves act as a natural refresher. To get the fizzy texture and taste, sprite is added to the drink and it helps to replenish the lost energy of the body.  

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Ingredients:

•    8- 10 litchi

•    5-6 fresh mint leaves

•    60 ml lime juice

•    Leftover litchi juice

•    1 lemon slice

•    Top up with chilled sprite

Method: 

1.    Start by adding peeled litchis to a glass. 

2.    To this, add some mint leaves and lemon slice. 

3.    Muddle it all together. 

4.    Add some litchi juice and lime juice to this. 

5.    Finally, pop in some ice cubes and mix it well. 

6.    Pour chilled sprite over it. 

7.    Stir it well and enjoy. 

Ingredients: 

•    8- 10 litchis 

•    5-6 fresh mint leaves 

•    60 ml lime juice 

•    Leftover litchi juice 

•    1 lemon slice 

•    Top up with chilled sprite 

Method: 

1.    Start by adding peeled litchis to a glass.  

2.    To this, add some mint leaves and lemon slices.  

3.    Muddle it all together.  

4.    Add some litchi juice and lime juice to this.  

5.    Finally, pop in some ice cubes and mix it well.  

6.    Pour chilled sprite over it.  

7.    Stir it well and enjoy.