Introduction: Beat the Heat with Hydration!
Whenever the summer season arrives, it brings with it scorching sun, sweat and tiredness. And in the summer season the body gets tired quickly, so dehydration can also occur in the body. Therefore, it is very important to keep the body hydrated in summer so that we remain healthy energetic and our skin also remains glowing.
Although drinking water is a very good way to quench thirst, but if you want to summer drink something different and tasty instead of water, then there are many cold and healthy drinks that not only refresh you but also provide essential nutrients to the body.
According to the temperature of summer, our body demands coolness from within. In such a situation, lemonade, mango panna, buttermilk, cold lassi, and coolers or smoothies made from fruits are all very beneficial – all this gives a lot of coolness to the body and removes the tiredness of the body.
These summer drinks can be easily made at home. You can add flavors and herbs of your choice like mint, basil or cardamom. These give it a very good taste and are also very beneficial for health.
Here we will see some healthy drink recipes for refreshing in summer, which are very good for summer. These drinks are tasty and healthy too and will help in keeping you hydrated.
10 Healthy and Refreshing Summer Drink Recipe
1. Aam Panna (Raw Mango Drink)
Aam Panna is a traditional Indian drink made with raw mangoes, mint and aromatic spices and is a great summer drink. It helps prevent heat stroke and keeps the body cool in the soaring temperatures.
Ingredients:
2 raw mangoes (medium-sized)
1 tablespoon roasted cumin powder
½ teaspoon black salt
4-5 mint leaves
2 tablespoons sugar or jaggery (adjust to taste)
3 cups chilled water
Ice cubes
Instructions for Aam panna recipe:
- Boil raw mangoes in hot water till they become soft and then after the mango cools down, peel it and take out the pulp.
- Now mix the mango pulp well with mint leaves, cumin powder, black salt and sugar.
- Now add cold water to it and mix it well. Add ice cubes to Mango Panna and garnish with mint and serve.
Health Tip: Rich in Vitamin C and antioxidants, Aam Panna boosts immunity and aids digestion.
2. Nimbu Pani (Indian Lemonade)
Lemonade (Nimbu Paani) is an age-old natural electrolyte drink from India. It is easy to make but very effective. It is perfect for summers.
Ingredients:
Juice of 2 lemons
2 cups cold water
1 tablespoon sugar (optional)
¼ teaspoon black salt
Few mint leaves
Nimbu pani recipe (lemon Water):
- Take a jug and squeeze lemon juice in it.
- Add sugar, salt and cold water in it and mix well.
- Add mint leaves and serve it chilled.
Benefits of lemon water: Lemon helps in detoxification while mint cools the body. Kala Naama aids in digestion.
3. Masala Chaas (Spiced Buttermilk)
Masala Chaas is the best summer drink. It is a cooling, probiotic-rich drink that soothes your stomach and promotes gut health.
Ingredients Masala Chaas Recipe:
1 cup fresh curd
1½ cups cold water
½ tsp roasted cumin powder
1 pinch of hing (asafoetida)
Salt to taste
Finely chopped coriander or mint
How to make Spiced Buttermilk
- Take curd and mix it with cold water.
- Add cumin powder, asafoetida and salt and stir well.
- Garnish with coriander or mint and serve chilled.
Health Benefits: Buttermilk helps regulate body temperature and improves digestion after meals.
4. Watermelon Mint Cooler
Watermelon Mint Cooler is a very juicy, naturally sweet drink that is a perfect energizer on a hot afternoon.
Ingredients for Watermelon Drink Recipe:
2 cups diced watermelon (seedless)
Juice of ½ lemon
4-5 mint leaves
Ice cubes
Watermelon Mint Cooler Recipe:
- Blend watermelon, lemon juice and mint in a mixer until smooth.
- Strain it (optional) and serve over ice.
Bonus: Watermelon is 90% water and is loaded with electrolytes.
5. Rose Sharbat
This rose flavored sherbet is delicious, aromatic and cooling – perfect to keep your body cool in the summers.
Ingredients for making Rose Sharbat recipe:
3 tbsp rose syrup (Rooh Afza or homemade)
1 glass chilled water or milk
Ice cubes
Instructions for Rose syrup drink:
- Mix the rose syrup in cold water or milk and mix it well.
- Add ice and serve.
Pro tip: Add soaked basil seeds (sabja) for extra coolness and fibre.
6. Coconut Water Smoothie
Coconut water is considered the best for keeping the body hydrated. Coconut water smoothie made from coconut water is a special cold drink of summer which is light and healthy. It replenishes the salt lost from sweat in the body and keeps the body cool and hydrated without adding too much sugar.
Ingredients for Coconut Water Smoothie recipe:
1 cup fresh coconut water
½ banana or pineapple chunks
Ice cubes
Mint leaves (optional)
How to make Coconut Water Smoothie:
- Make a smoothie by blending banana or pineapple chunks, mint leaves and coconut water.
- Pour into a glass, add ice and enjoy!
Nutritional highlights: Coconut water is rich in potassium and natural electrolytes.
7. Café Style Cold Coffee Recipe
Do you want to drink cold coffee like a cafe? Then here is how to make cafe style cold coffee at home very easily. This will give you taste as well as sensation
Ingredients:
1 tbsp instant coffee powder
1 cup chilled milk
1-2 tsp sugar
Ice cubes
Cafe Style Cold Coffee Recipe:
- Mix coffee, sugar and a little milk and blend until frothy.
- Now add milk to the frothy coffee, add ice and mix.
- Pour into a tall glass and top with a scoop of ice cream (optional).
Tip: Use chocolate syrup for an even better taste!
8. Mango Lassi
Drinking mango lassi is a great way to cool down in summers and is also beneficial for health. It is a fun and tasty drink to enjoy the mango season to the fullest.
Mango Lassi recipe Ingredients:
1 cup ripe mango pulp
1 cup yogurt (curd)
2 tbsp sugar or honey
Pinch of cardamom powder
Ice cubes
How to make Mango Lassi:
- Peel the mango and take out the pulp, add curd and sugar and mix well.
- Now add cardamom and ice. If you want, you can also add some dry fruits.
- Now serve it chilled.
Health Tip: Mango is rich in vitamins and yogurt improves gut health. So it cools the body in summers
9. Cucumber Mint Mojito (Non-Alcoholic Mojito)
Cucumber Mint Mojito is the perfect drink for summer parties or detox days. It is non-alcoholic and keeps your body light and cool.
Ingredients for making Cucumber Mint Mojito:
1 small cucumber (peeled & crushed)
Mint leaves
Juice of 1 lemon
1 cup soda or cold water
Ice cubes
How to make Non-Alcoholic Cucumber Mojito Mocktail:
- Put cucumber and mint in a glass and mix well.
- Add lemon juice, soda and ice. Mix well.
- And serve it chilled.
Perks: This is the best hydration drink in summers. Cucumber is anti-inflammatory and has a high water content. Therefore it gives a lot of cooling effect to the body.
10. Thandai
Thandai is a delicious and traditional North Indian drink made from cold milk and dry fruits. Drinking Thandai in summers cools the body and is also beneficial for health.
Ingredients for Thandai Recipe:
2 cups chilled milk
2 tbsp thandai powder (almond, poppy seeds, fennel, cardamom, saffron)
Sugar to taste
Rose petals or chopped nuts (optional)
Traditional Drink Recipe – Thandai:
- Add thandai powder, dry fruits and sugar to the milk and mix well.
- Stir well and refrigerate before serving.
- Now pour into a glass and serve by adding dry fruits on top.
Note: Thandai is a natural body coolant and energy booster.
Conclusion: Stay Hydrated Naturally!
These 10 cool and healthy drinks are great for summers, especially when you need to cool down, rehydrate and get some energy. They are easy to make at home, do not require many ingredients and are much better than the sweetened soft drinks or artificial juices available in the market. Because they are made naturally.
Switch to these natural options and enjoy a summer full of taste, health, and hydration!
