Refreshing Summer Drinks Recipes to Quench Your Thirst

If summer had one defining scent, it would be of the aroma of fruity punches, juicy blends, cooling slushies, and chilled mojito. No matter COVID 19 has made our life unpredictable and everything, for now, is on hold, we can’t go on the beaches to make memories, neither we can go on hills to escape the heat. But one thing that we can definitely do is quench our summer thirst with some delectable chilled summer drinks. Your summer happiness can be a couch, television, and a drink in hand. Here is a list of refreshing summer drinks recipes that you add in your chart to beat the heat

8 Energizing Summer Drinks Recipes to Beat the Heat 

1. Aam Panna: Heat Beater

A popular drink of Maharashtra made from the king of fruits- ripe mangoes is a perfect choice for hot sunny days. It is one of the best summer drinks recipes as it beats the heat by re-hydrating the body. It maintains the electrolyte balance in the body and is also good for the digestive system. 

Serves: 2 to 3

Ingredients 

• 3 to 4 Raw Mangoes
• Sugar 
• Black Salt
• Dried Mint leaves powder or fresh mint leaves 
• Cumin Powder

Steps to Make

• Wash the mangoes and put them in a pressure cooker on a medium flame. Wait for 3-4 whistles.
• Let it cool for a while, peel it off and take the pulp in a bowl along with the water used for boiling. Throw the seeds away.
• Add sugar, black salt, mint, and cumin powder to this pulp and mix well. You can even blend it in a blending jar
• Store this in a glass bottle. Whenever you want to serve it just add the mixture in a glass and add cold water. Add crushed ice and enjoy a super cool drink

2. Mango Mojito: Summertime Favorite

A chilled glass of mango mojito is all you need to refresh and revitalize your senses. Enriched with fiber, proteins, and enzymes, it is a perfect fruit to prevent heatstroke. In addition, mangoes are also good for the digestive system. The delicious and heavenly taste of mango mojito will surely add joy to your summer. 

Serves: 2 to 3

Ingredients

• Mangoes: 1 to 2
• Lemon Slices: 2 lemons
• Fresh Mint Leaves
• Black Salt
• Mango Juice/ Mazza/ Slice/ Frooti
• Water 
• Ice

Steps to Make

• Add a two slice of lemon in a mocktail glass (Remove the seeds)
• Put 3 to 4 fresh mint leaves and add chopped mangoes
• Add a pinch of black salt
• Mash the fruits and herbs together at the bottom of the glass to release their flavor
• Add a good amount of crushed ice 
• Fill the remaining glass with a little water and mango juice
• Dress up your drink with some chopped mangoes

3. Mint Lemonade: Instant Energy

Mint Lemonade can be your best friend in the scorching heat. It keeps you hydrated and maintains the balance of electrolytes in the body. Packed with the goodness of vitamin C, lemons hydrates the body, strengthens the immune system, amplify mood and stimulate energy levels in the body. 

Serves: 2 to 3

Ingredients

• Lemon juice
• Black salt
• Sugar
• Mint
• Mountain Dew/ Sprite/ Seven-up

Steps to Make

• Add lemon juice in a fancy glass
• Pour some chopped mint leaves
• Add sugar and black salt
• Pour equal parts of water and mountain dew
• Embellish your drink with dried mint leaves powder

4. Watermelon Cooler: Beat the Heat

Loaded with 92% of water content, watermelon cooler is the best drink for thirst quenchers. It is an instant remedy to deal with sunstroke and extreme heat. It will hydrate your body and flush out the harmful toxins. 

Serves: 2 to 3

Ingredients

• Watermelon
• Mint Leaves
• Sugar
• Black Salt
• Soda/ Sprite
• Ice 

Steps to Make

• Take a few cubes of watermelon, and blend it in a blender
• Fill one-fourth of the glass with this watermelon juice
• Add sugar if required
• Squeeze the juice of half a lemon 
• Add black salt and chopped mint leaves
• Add crushed ice and fill the glass with Sprite
• Stir it well and your drink is ready

5. Spiced Buttermilk: Quick Recharge

Buttermilk popularly known as Chaas is one of the favorite summer drinks recipes of most Indians. It’s perfect for turning a hot sunny day into a refreshing one. Full of electrolytes, vitamins, and minerals, it is one of the best cooling drinks to fight against the sweltering sun. In addition, buttermilk is also good for the digestive system. Drinking it at any time of the day will give you an awesome feeling. 

Serves: 2 to 3

Ingredients

• Curd
• Dried Mint Leaves
• Black Salt
• Crushed Ice
• Roasted Cumin Powder

Steps to Make

• Add all the ingredients along with ice in the blending jar 
• Serve it in a fancy glass and garnish it with mint leaves or cumin powder

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6. Homemade Banta: Perfect for Sweltering Sun

Finely sliced lemon slices, ice-chilled soda, a pinch of black salt, and crushed ice, a  perfect drink to keep yourself hydrated and cool in the sweltering sun. Try out this homemade Banta and trust me a single sip will make you feel refreshed. 

Serves: 2 to 3

Ingredients

• Lemon
• Powdered Sugar
• Black Salt
• Soda
• Water
• Ice

Steps to Make 

• Squeeze the lemon juice in a glass
• Add sugar and black salt 
• Pour some water and mix well
• Now, add soda and ice

7. Cucumber Punch: Surprisingly Refreshing

Cucumbers contain 95% of water which makes them a perfect partner to fight against the sweltering sun. Cucumber not only detoxifies the body but also increases the levels of vitamin C in the body. This is a hydrating healthy drink that you must surely add up in your summer routine. 

Serves: 2 to 3

Ingredients 

• Cucumber
• Honey
• Black Salt
• Sugar
• Fresh Mint Leaves
• Ginger

Steps to Make

• Add a peeled and chopped cucumber in a blending jar
• Add two teaspoons of honey and powdered sugar
• Squeeze the juice of one lemon, one-inch ginger root, and mint leaves
• Add black salt and blend all the ingredients well
• Filter the juice using a sieve (you can even use it without filtering)
• Add crushed ice and pour some soda
• Decorate it with mint leaves and your drink is ready to serve

8. Tangy Orange: Sunshine Drink 

This is one of the most refreshing summer drinks recipes. The sweet and citrus taste of oranges makes it a perfect drink for the scorching heat. Loaded with antioxidants and vitamin C, oranges can do wonders for your skin and body. It is perfect booze to start off a hot day. 

Serves: 2 to 3 

Ingredients

• Orange Juice
• Fresh Oranges
• Sprite/Soda
• Black Salt
• Sugar
• Ice

Steps to Make

• Fill a glass half with orange juice
• Add black salt and powdered sugar (optional)
• Pour soda or sprite and add crushed ice
• Give it a stir and decorate it with orange chunks

Concluding Thoughts

Summer doesn’t come alone, it brings laziness and sweat. Staying hydrated is most important to survive this extreme heat. From creamy buttermilk dressed in mint leaves to an ice-chilled watermelon slush, these summer drinks recipes will keep in you cool in this hot weather. Hope, these drinks refresh and replenish your body. Let us know in the comments which summer drink did you try!