Being residents of a tropical nation like India, Indians have to bear the wrath of summer longer than other countries. The constant sweating and unbearable rays of the sun make summer one of the most hated seasons of all. However, if there’s anything that makes summers worth it, then it is food. With the vast array of decadent summer treats, foodies await summers like nothing else. Apart from food, summer is the ideal season to load up on refreshing beverages without any fear of a sore throat or common cold. When it comes to cooling beverages, We know the first thing to cross your mind is lemonade but we have a list of some more refreshing beverages for you. Check out these five exciting drinks for a delightful summer.
1. Cucumber Rosemary Lemonade
Cucumbers are a quintessential summer vegetable and nothing helps hydration like them. Follow the recipe below to make cucumber rosemary lemonade at home this summer and relish!
2. Watermelon Basil Cooler
Watermelon and fresh herbs go hand in hand like no other combination. To make a watermelon and basil cooler, all you have to do is add deseeded watermelon cubes, basil leaves, sugar and a teaspoon of lemon juice to a blender and blend to make a refreshing drink. Pass the mixture through a strainer and enjoy with a pinch of rock salt sprinkled over it.
3. Mango Smoothie
Can we miss out on mangoes when talking about summer goodies? The juicy and delicious fruit is enough to jazz up your beverage menu. Make a thick smoothie with this decadent summer treat and we are sure it’ll leave you drooling and rejuvenated.
4. Fruit Punch
What’s better than a drink that is full of the goodness of all summer fruits? Make a delicious and refreshing fruit punch with all the summer fruits that you have in your fridge and have a revitalising beverage to begin your day with.
5. Pineapple Juice
Pineapple is one of the season’s specialties and a delicious fruit that must be added to your summer checklist. Make a refreshing pineapple juice and load up on it to chase away your summer blues. Apart from being refreshing, pineapple is nutrient-rich and an immunity-booster too.