10 Refreshing Indian Drinks To Kick-Start Summer

By Tanisha Salwan

Lassi

This Punjabi cooler is made up of curd and could refresh and cool you down.

Nimbu Pani

Indian lemonade or nimbu pani is a soothing and refreshing drink which perfectly satisfies our thirst.

Phalsa Sharbat

Phalsa is a blueberry sized fruit which makes up for cooling and refreshing sharbat.

Sattu Sharbat

Made up of roasted black chickpea flour, this perfect cooler is from Bihar. It is tasty and healthy.

Gondhoraj Ghol

This Bengali style buttermilk is made up of highly priced Gondhoraj lime, curd and spices.

Aam Panna

This Indian summer drink is made up of ripe mangoes tart and flavoured with spices like black salt and cumin.

Kulukki Sarbath

This Kerala style spicy lemonade has basil seeds, chili, ginger and lemon. This drink is always 'shaken' and not 'stirred'.

Babri Beol

Babri Beol is a popular summer drink from Jammu and Kashmir. Basil or sabja seeds are used in this drink.

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Bael Sharbat

This sweet and sour drink is made up of wood apple and is known for its cooling properties.

Chaas

This is one of the most popular summer drinks. It is a spiced butter milk flavoured with spices.