Summer heat can be brutal and extreme temperatures can leave one sluggish and with very little energy. However, there is no shortage of seasonal fruits and vegetables that cool the body, provide nutrition and boost energy levels. Be it cucumber, fresh lime, watermelon, mango, pineapple or orange, there are varieties of these sweet and sour fruits that can be turned into delicious drinks. As the mercury rises day by day and heat waves threaten to wreak havoc on health, here are some amazing summer drink recipes that will help you cool down from within and beat the summer heat. (Also Read: 3 Refreshing Summer Drinks You Can Make With Fruits)
1. Noor A Jam
Recipe by Inderpal, Star Tender, Ashok Hotel, New Delhi
Material
Cumin – half teaspoon
Black salt – ½ tsp
Fresh lime – 15 ml
Table salt – a pinch
Sprite – 180 ml
method
Mix all together and top it with chilled Sprite and serve in a highball glass, garnished well with a lemon.
2. Virgin Pan Margarita
Recipe by Inderpal, Star Tender, Ashok Hotel, New Delhi
Material
Sweet yogurt – 150 ml
Pan Bida – 02 no.
Sweet Pan Masala – 10 gms
Pan syrup – 30 ml
Sweet and sour – 30 ml
method
Blend all the ingredients in a blender for a smooth consistency.
Serve in cup bowl glasses garnished with pan leave and sweet pan masala.
3. Common sunrise
Recipe by Rajesh Khanna, Head – F&B, Metropolitan Hotel & Spa
Material
Mango pulp – 60 ml
Mango juice – 120 ml
Grenadine syrup – 15 ml
Ice Cubes – 02
method
Put mango pulp and mango juice in a glass. Add the grenadine syrup and ice cubes. Mix the drink before serving, garnish to your liking and serve chilled.
4. Kiwi Sunshine
Recipe by Rajesh Khanna, Head – F&B, Metropolitan Hotel & Spa
Material
Kiwi puree – 60 ml
Water – 120 ml
Kiwi pieces – 2 tbsp
Sweet Lime Froth – 3 tbsp
Salt – As required
Crushed sugar – optional, according to taste
Crushed ice as needed
method
– Blend kiwi, water and crushed sugar (optional) in a blender. Take a glass and pour it over crushed ice.
– Blend sweet lemon juice in a blender to make a froth. Add a dash of salt to it. Pour the froth over the glass and top with the kiwi slices. Top it with ice and serve cold.
5. Gardenia
Recipe by Inderpal, Star Tender, Ashok Hotel, New Delhi
Material
Pineapple juice – 150 ml
Mint syrup – 30 ml
Lemon juice – 15 ml
Chopped mint and ginger – 01 tsp.
method
Blend all ingredients in a blender to a smooth consistency and serve chilled in a Tom Collins glass, garnished with pineapple and mint sprigs.
6. Mountain Queen
Recipe by Inderpal, Star Tender, Ashok Hotel, New Delhi
Material
Pineapple juice – 100 ml
Watermelon fresh – 50 grams
Watermelon syrup – 15 ml
Sweet and sour – 30 ml
method
Blend all ingredients in a blender to a smooth consistency and serve chilled in an all-purpose glass garnished with watermelon.
7. Cucumber Delight
Recipe by Inderpal, Star Tender, Ashok Hotel, New Delhi
Material
Fresh grated cucumber – 01 tsp
Ginger – half a teaspoon
Mint leaves – 8-10 no.
Black pepper and salt – 1/2 tsp
Ginger l – 150 ml
method
Combine all ingredients with a stirrer with a topping of ginger ale and serve chilled in a red wine glass, garnished with a lime and cherry.
8. Orange Wonder
Recipe by Rajesh Khanna, Head – F&B, Metropolitan Hotel & Spa
Material
Orange juice – 120 ml
Soda – 60 ml
Strawberry Cross – 60 ml
Crushed ice as needed
method
Pour strawberries over crushed ice into a tall glass
Pour orange juice on top, followed by soda. Lime wedge or garnish of your choice!