When the temperature rises, staying hydrated becomes essential. These easy homemade drinks are not only refreshing but also packed with natural goodness—perfect for sipping all summer long.
1. Classic Lemonade with Mint
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Ingredients:
2 lemons
1 tbsp sugar or honey (adjust to taste)
A few fresh mint leaves
2 cups chilled water
Ice cubes
Instructions:
Squeeze lemons into a jug. Add sugar/honey, mint, and water. Stir until well mixed. Serve with ice.
2. Cucumber Mint Cooler
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Ingredients:
1 cucumber, blended and strained
Juice of 1 lemon
A few mint leaves
1 tsp honey
Chilled water or soda
Instructions:
Mix cucumber juice, lemon juice, honey, and mint. Top with water or soda. Chill and serve.
3. Aam Panna (Raw Mango Cooler)
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Ingredients:
1 raw mango
2 tbsp jaggery or sugar
1/2 tsp roasted cumin powder
Mint leaves
Salt to taste
Instructions:
Boil and peel mango, extract pulp. Blend with jaggery, spices, and mint. Add cold water and serve.
4. Watermelon Basil Refresher
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Ingredients:
2 cups watermelon cubes
A few fresh basil leaves
1 tsp lime juice
Ice
Instructions:
Blend watermelon with basil and lime juice. Strain (optional), pour over ice, and enjoy.
5. Buttermilk (Chaas)
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Ingredients:
1 cup plain yogurt
2 cups cold water
Salt, roasted cumin powder, chopped coriander
Instructions:
Blend yogurt and water. Add spices and herbs. Serve chilled.
6. Coconut Water Mojito
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Ingredients:
1 cup fresh coconut water
Mint leaves
Lemon slices
Ice
Instructions:
Mix coconut water with lemon and mint. Let it sit for 5 minutes. Serve cold.
7. Sattu Sharbat (Protein-Rich Cooling Drink)
Ingredients:
2 tbsp sattu (roasted gram flour)
1 glass chilled water
Salt, lemon juice, mint, cumin powder
Instructions:
Mix sattu with water, add salt, spices, and lemon. Stir well and chill.
Final Tip:
Always serve these drinks fresh and cold. Add fruit slices or herbs as garnish for an aesthetic touch—perfect for social media snaps too!
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