By Devi Poojari
From beverages that give you a much-needed dose of caffeine to beverages that will keep you cool throughout the summer, here are nine non-alcoholic beverages which are great to keep you company through hot days and evenings.
One of the most popular forms of iced coffee, the Vietnamese iced coffee is ideal for those who prefer a bitter coffee with a slightly sweet aftertaste.
A staple summer drink in Konkan and Goan homes, the kokum sherbet is made with the petals of the fruit and is known to be an effective coolant against hot tropical summers.
A cross between a sorbet and an ice cold lemonade, this slushie is simple and quick, when you can’t be bothered to find the patience to pull out ten different kitchen equipment to fix yourself a cold drink.
Flavoured with mint and lemon juice, this delicious mojito can also be made alcoholic with the addition of some gin or vodka.
Typically flavoured with ginger, green chillies and basil seeds, this sweet-spicy-citrusy offering is a frothy variation of a classic lemonade.
This raw mango pulp-based cooler is one of the healthiest summer drinks to consume during hot afternoons to balance blood sugar levels as well as reduce body heat and dehydration.
The cooling flavours of fresh mint work perfectly in synchronisation with the bitter-sweet coffee to make a drink that tastes minty, bitter and refreshing all at once.
A simple sherbet made with sattu flour, water, lemon juice and black salt, is high on fibre and keeps blood sugar levels in check.
The cooler is also a fun way to enjoy watermelons along with a sweet note of the rose water and sourness from the lemon juice.
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