Summer Drinks To Cool You Down

Delicious Summer Drinks to Beat the Heat and Keep Yourself Cool

In summer we like to drink as much water as we can. However, as you would know water can becomes boring and tasteless after a while. We all know that bottled drinks and juices have various chemicals and preservatives in them which are not great for our health. There are various simple and delicious summer drinks that you can quickly prepare in your home. The biggest attraction of the homemade drinks is that they have all the healthy nutrients and there are no chemicals which you have to worry about. Here we have top 7 drinks which you can consider preparing in summer to beat the heat.

1.    Falsa Sherbet

If you are planning to enjoy a refreshing drink, nothing can be better than the falsa sherbet. It is perfect to keep your mind and body cool in summer.

Ingredients

Falsa 1 kg

Sugar 2 cups

Water 4 cups

Black salt 1 Tsp

Preparation

Take a juice blender and add water and sugar in it. Blend until the sugar has been properly dissolved. After that you can add falsa and blend properly to assure that fruit is properly mixed with the sugar syrup. Strain all the seeds of the falsa using a strainer. You can add black salt and mix properly. Add some ice and serve chilled

2.    Aam Ras

If you love the sweetness of mangoes than you must try Aam Ras at least once. This flavorful drink is easy to make, and you can serve it as a dessert.

Ingredients

Mangoes 2 Big

Sugar 3 to 4 tbsp

Cardamom Powder 1 Tsp

Milk 1/4 Cup

Preparation

Wash the mangoes properly and chop them into pieces. Take a blender and add the chopped mangoes. Blend them properly to convert into a puree. Add cardamom powder, milk, and sugar, blend once again to convert into a smooth puree. Add into a serving bowl and chill.

3.    Ginger Ale

If you are planning to enjoy a nutritionally beneficial drink, try having ginger ale. It has all the nutrients that you can get from ginger and amazing flavors that will enlighten your summer.

Ingredients

Ginger 1 1/2 cups peeled and chopped

Water 2 cups

Sugar 3/4 cup

Chilled soda

Fresh lime juice 3 tbsp

Preparation

Take a small saucepan and cook ginger in water at a low simmering heat. Keep it partially covered and after 45 minutes remove it from the heat but keep it covered for 20 more minutes. Use a strainer to strain the mixture and press ginger properly to assure that all its juice will not be wasted. Add sugar and pinch of salt in the liquid and keep it over medium heat, keep stirring until the sugar is dissolved. Place it in a covered jar and let it chill. Add lime juice and soda before serving.

4.    Iced tea

Your summer will be incomplete without a perfect glass of iced tea.

Ingredients

8 tea bags 8

Lemon or orange 1 medium

Water 8 cups

Ice

Preparation

Take a teapot and add tea bags. After that add the peels of orange and lemon in it. Assure that you avoid the white part of the peels. Add simmer hot water into the pot and cover it. Let it steep for 5 minutes. Remove the tea bags and refrigerate the tea. While serving fill the glass with ice and add tea over it. You can add honey to sweeten the iced tea.

5.    Laasi

If you are looking for some traditional drinks, try lassi. It will cool your mind with such perfection that you will never feel the heat again.

Ingredients

Yogurt 2 cups

Milk/water 1.5 to 2 cups

Sugar 10 to 12 tbsp

Ice cubes

Preparation

In the blender add yogurt, milk, and sugar. Blend properly until all the ingredients are mixed properly, and you will see a smooth texture. Add a few ice cubes and blend again to chill the laasi. Service while it is chilled.

6.    Classic Mojito

A perfect drink to impress your guests at the pool party. You can enjoy the cool water of the pool with a mojito in your hand.

Ingredients

Fresh mint leaves 10

Lime 1 cut into 4 wedges

Sugar 2 tbsp

Ice cubes 1 cup

White rum 1.5 ounces

Club soda ½ cup

Preparation

Take a sturdy glass and add mint leaves a 1 lime wedge. Using a muddler, crush them properly to release the mint juice and mint oils into the glass. Add the next 2 wedges and sugar. Muddle them properly until they are properly mixed. Fill the glass to the top with ice and pour rum over it. You have to fill the glass with club soda. Give it a stir to mix all the ingredients and enjoy your drink.

7.    Cold coffee

Kids would love to have a cup of coffee, but we all know it is not good for them. A perfect alternative in summer would be the cold coffee that your children would love to enjoy. You can add a scoop of ice-cream to make it more delicious.

Ingredients

Powdered coffee 2 tsp

Sugar 1 Tsp

Warm water 3 tbsp

Milk 6 ounces

Preparation

Take a sealable jar, add coffee, sugar, and water. Seal the lid and mix properly until it is foamy. Pour the mixture in a glass full of ice and add milk in it. Mix it and garnish with chocolate shavings or syrup.

Bottom line

All these drinks are simple and easy to prepare you can enjoy them every summer with your friends and family members. The best thing about these drinks is that you can enjoy their fresh. There is no need to buy the drinks from the stores which are preserved using various dangerous chemicals. You can surprise your friends with your drink making skills. These drinks are perfect for kids when they return home from school. You can prepare these drinks in bulk and freeze them for later use.