NEW DELHI, 18 SEPTEMBER: Summer is here, and the heat is on. What better way to cool down than with a refreshing, icy drink? Here are a few of our favorite chilling drinks for the scorching heat, along with recipes for making them at home:
Mango Lassi
Mango lassi is a classic Indian summer drink made with mango, yogurt, milk, and sugar. It’s creamy, sweet, and tart, and it’s the perfect way to cool down on a hot day.
Ingredients:
1 cup ripe mango pulp
1/2 cup yogurt
1/2 cup milk
Sugar to taste
Instructions:
Combine all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth.
Pour into a glass and serve chilled.
Watermelon Juice
Watermelon juice is another refreshing summer favorite. It’s low in calories and high in water content, making it great way to hydrate on a hot day
Ingredients:
1 seedless watermelon, cut into chunks
Instructions:
Place the watermelon chunks in a blender and blend until smooth.
Pour into a glass and serve chilled.
Cucumber Mint Cooler
This Cucumber Mint Cooler is a refreshing and hydrating drink that is perfect for a hot summer day. It is made with cucumber, mint, lemon, and water, and it is very easy to make.
Ingredients:
1/2 cucumber, peeled and sliced
1/4 cup mint leaves
1 lemon, juiced
4 cups water
Instructions:
Combine all ingredients in a pitcher and stir well.
Refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or overnight.
Serve chilled.
Iced Tea
Iced tea is a classic summer drink that can be made with a variety of different teas. It is a refreshing and caffeine-free way to cool down on a hot day.
Ingredients:
4 cups water
4 tea bags
Sugar to taste
Instructions:
Bring the water to a boil in a saucepan.
Remove from heat and add the tea bags.
Steep for 3-5 minutes, or according to package directions.
Remove the tea bags and add sugar to taste.
Stir until dissolved.
Pour into a pitcher and let cool completely.
Serve chilled over ice.
Virgin Mojito
A virgin mojito is a refreshing and flavorful drink that is perfect for a hot summer day. It is made with mint leaves, lime juice, sugar, and club soda, and it is very easy to make.
Ingredients:
10 mint leaves
1 lime, juiced
1 tablespoon sugar
1 cup club soda
Instructions:
Muddle the mint leaves and lime juice in a glass.
Add sugar and stir until dissolved.
Add club soda and stir well.
Serve chilled with ice.
These are just a few of our favorite chilling drinks for the scorching heat. With so many different recipes to choose from, you’re sure to find one that you love. So next time you’re feeling hot and bothered, reach for one of these refreshing drinks to cool down.
