The smoldering summer heat can leave you feeling fatigued, lethargic, dehydrated and thirsty. Quench your thirst in a healthy and tasty way by having these 10 summer drinks.
Chhaas
Chhaas or buttermilk is another digestive and soothing drink for the summer. You can have it after meals, it is made using curd, water and spices like pepper, salt, ginger, jeera, etc. The reason it is extremely good for summers is because it fights dehydration. It also helps soothe your stomach after eating anything too spicy.
Nimbu Paani
Perhaps the common summer drink but lemonade is surely very effective in beating the summer heat. Apart from being a rich source of vitamin C, lemon also has vitamin B, riboflavin and minerals like calcium, phosphorus, magnesium. Just take some chilled water and squeeze a lemon in it and you have your lemonade. Many people even add sugar or salt to enhance the taste of this drink but keeping it simple will also do your body good.
Jaljeera
An appetising summer drink, jaljeera is quite popular in north India. It is has a sweet and spicy taste to it which makes it so palatable. It is a concoction of cumin seeds, tamarind, black pepper, mint and water. Many people even add boondi (tiny fried balls) to it. These days, you can buy packaged jaljeera powder from the market and simply mix it with chilled water to make this drink.
Ganney Da Juice
Prevent a heatstroke by drinking sugarcane juice in the summer. It packs a punch of instant energy and also helps fight common infections. Apart from this, sugarcane juice is rich in potassium, glucose, antioxidants, calcium and magnesium. It is also good for instant hydration. Make sure the water and ice added to it is hygienic and you have a wonderful summer drink.
Aam panna
Aam panna is a very popular drink more so because mangoes are in season only a few months of the year. This refreshing drink is made using raw mangoes which are a rich source of vitamin C and also contain antioxidants which prevent us from several diseases. In addition to this, the drink has a cooling effect on the body and prevents one from a heat stroke and dehydration. This makes it quite healthy and tasty too. The spices added further enhance the flavour. Aam panna is best enjoyed which it is chilled.
