Summer reminds us all of two things – the unforgiving heat and mangoes! How can we ever forget those? The summer break, for all those in school, is the most anticipated time of the year for them. It is when you develop new interest in trendy summer outfits, the different dessert recipes with preferably mangoes in them, the cool drinks that you can relish… All of which makes summer such a special season.
While we all love summer, the heat is unbearable. ere are some refreshing drinks to get you through that.
GUAVA GREEN TEA
INGREDIENTS
• 1 cup guava juice
• 1 cup green tea
• 1⁄4 cup ice
• Lemon juice (to taste)
DIRECTION
Pour the guava juice and green tea over ice and add some lemon juice! You have an easy and refreshing drink to sip on hot days!
MINT AND MANGO ICED TEA
INGREDIENTS
• 3 cups water
• 1⁄2 cup sweetener (sugar/honey)
• 3 cups mint leaves
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• Lemon slices, as required
• 3 tbsp black tea powder
• 1 1⁄2cups sliced mango
• 3 cups cold water
• Ice as required
DIRECTION
Boil water in a saucepan, add the sweetener, and let it dissolve. Add the tea and mint leaves and let the solution stand and cool down, While its cooling down, puree the mango slices with lemon juice in a blender. Strain the tea and add it into the mixture. Pour the mixture over ice! Garnish with lemon slices!
It’s the perfect drink with a special twist to a classic drink!
WATERMELON LEMONADE
INGREDIENTS
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 2 cups cold water
- 3 cups seedless watermelon cubes
- 5 tbsp lemon juice
- Ice and mint leaves for serving
DIRECTION
Puree the watermelon well in a blender and strain it into a bowl. In a large jug mix the water, lemon juice and sugar until well combined. Then add the pureed watermelon. Pour over ice and enjoy it chilled!
DALGONA COFFEE
INGREDIENTS
- 2 tbsp instant coffee
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 3⁄4 cup ice
- 2 tbsp boiling water
- 1 cup milk
DIRECTION
Combine the coffee sugar and hot water. Whisk these until its a light fluffy cream (preferably with an electric mixer though whisking with your hand, while fine, just takes a bit longer). Use a spoon to scoop this mixture over a glass of iced milk and enjoy!
Staying cool and well hydrated in the summer is very important! We sure hope that these drinks help you beat the heat and stay happy and cool during the summer.
