Summer season is the ideal time to explore unique and exciting drinks that keep you hydrated and cool. While classic fruit punches and cool lemonades are always a hit, why not add excitement to your summer drink fiesta with innovative and kid-friendly recipes? This article is your guide to a collection of surprising and delightful summer drink recipes that promise to make lazy summer afternoons a lot more fun.
Honeydew Mint Magic
For a refreshing and tangy treat, blend chopped honeydew melon, lemon juice, mint leaves, and fresh honey with some water. Strain if needed, and add ice cubes to the juice. That’s it! You’re ready to experience the magic of this easy-to-make Honeydew Mint drink that will instantly cool you down!
Grape Sarsaparilla Soda
You need a bowl of fresh, cleaned black seedless grapes and sarsaparilla syrup for this. Boil the black grapes with a bit of water until they become soft. Once they cool, blend the grapes and strain the extract. Add three to five spoons of sarsaparilla syrup [or substitute with your favourite fruit syrup] and the required sugar. Blend well once again. Finally, add soda and chill the grape soda with ice cubes. Enjoy the distinctive taste of grape soda.
Coconut, Pineapple And Basil Smoothie
Take a glass of fresh coconut milk and a bowl of pineapple chunks. Add some fresh [sweet basil or Thai basil] leaves to enhance the flavour. Add sugar as required. Blend thoroughly and serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or flavoured yoghurt for a creamy texture.
Cucumber And Mint Lemonade
Blend fresh cucumber, mint leaves, lime juice, and water in a blender. Strain and remove the residue, and keep the juice in the refrigerator for cooling. After some time, add a spoonful of chia seeds [for added fibre and texture] and crushed ice cubes before serving.
Tropical Fruit Cocktail
Blend pieces of mango, pineapple, and coconut milk with a handful of spinach leaves for extra nutrition. Refrigerate it before serving.
Watermelon Mint Coolant
Blend mint leaves and watermelon chunks together and strain to take the juice. Add a pinch of salt and lemon juice to the watermelon mixture. Add chia seeds for an extra cooling effect. Enjoy with crushed ice cubes.
Ginger Buttermilk Drink
Take thin and freshly prepared buttermilk, pieces of ginger, salt and a few lemon leaves in a blender and blend together. Drain the drink to remove residues. Keep the drink in the refrigerator. Enjoy the mildly spicy and salty buttermilk with a tangy twist.
