Yes, I know Peeling and cutting sugarcane can be hard for some people, but the result would be so great that you will feel it is worth your hard work.

And not just cooling and refreshing, Sugar can juice is also very healthy for our health. There are so many benefits it carries,

• You must be thinking that sugarcane makes Sugar, and how can it be so healthy, but let me tell you that the sugar content in Sugarcane is low glycemic, which doesn’t make your blood sugar level high.

•  The sugar in sugarcane can be easily absorbed into our bodies, which makes us more energetic.

• Sugarcane is full of minerals, it has calcium, potassium, magnesium, and iron.

• The potassium in Sugarcane helps to maintain pH levels in our body.

• The calcium in Sugarcane helps to strengthen our tooth enamel, and bones.

• It also helps to keep our digestive tract healthy. And it prevents stomach infections.

• 2 cups of peeled cubes of sugarcane

• ½ tbsp lemon juice

• ½ cup of water

• Pinch of salt

• First, peel the outside of the sugarcane, then cut it into cubes.

• Then transfer these cubes into a blender and blend well, then add some water and lemon juice, and a pinch of salt into the blender.

• Again, blend well, then pour the mixture into a strainer or a fresh clot, and place a bowl underneath.

•  Strain all the juice, press the mixture with a spoon or use your hand so that you call to collect all the juice from it.

• Then strain the juice again to get rid of the tiny particles of sugarcane, now mix some ice cubes in the bowl or you can put it into the freezer and freeze for 1 hr.

• Then serve the refreshing sugarcane juice into glasses and enjoy your sweet and sour cooling summer drink.

• You can skip adding lemon juice and salt if you just want to have plain sugarcane juice, but adding those ingredients would make it more flavorful and refreshing.

Coconut Water:

Coconut Water - Summer Drinks

Coconut water is famous for its health benefits.  And not just healthy, it is a very tasty and refreshing drink.

Coconut is widely available in India and you can get these from any local market here, it requires zero effort and you can have a cooling and refreshing summer drink any time.

Here are some benefits of Coconut water,

• Coconut water is a naturally hydrating drink, which has no added chemicals, or preservatives.

• Coconut water is full of minerals and electrolytes, on summer days we lost electrolytes by sweating, which can make us feel tired and dehydrated, that’s why coconut water is great for Summer which helps to restore the electrolytes.

• Coconut water is good for our kidneys, as it contains a good amount of calcium, it helps to prevent kidney stones, and keeps kidneys healthy.

• Coconut water can be beneficial for constipation patients, as it contains soluble fibers, which help to regulate bowel movements.

• Coconut water has anti-inflammatory properties, which help to reduce inflammation internally and externally also.

• Coconut water also helps to eliminate toxins from our body, it helps to cure stomach infections, indigestion, and ulcer.

• Coconut water is a low calory and fat-free drink which works as a health drink also. You can include it in your daily diet to keep you healthy.

Mango Juice:

Mango juice - Summer Drinks

Mango is the only fruit that is available during summer only, of course, I am talking about fresh mangoes, cause the ones which you can get all over the year are not as tasty as the fresh ones you get only this time of the year.

And making mango juice is the easiest preparation ever, but the deliciousness and freshness of this drink can not be explained. As you can only get fresh mangoes in the summer, that makes this drink extra special.

So let’s get into the recipe,

• 2 cups of Mango cubes

• 1 tbsp sugar

• 1tsp lime juice

• 1 pinch of black salt

• ½ cup of water

• Ice cubes

• Put the peeled mango cubes into the blender, add the sugar, and blend well, until it makes a smooth puree.

• Then add water and blend well, you can add water according to the consistency you want. I like my Mango juice thick so I add ½ cup of water only.

• Then add the lime juice and salt so give it a good punch, these will increase the taste of your mango juice.

• You can add the ice at the time of blending or at the time of serving also.

• You can also add some mint leaves to make the drink more refreshing.

Bel Sharbat:

Bel Sharbat - Summer Drinks

Bel sharbat is a drink made from Wood apple, which carries many health benefits, and it is a refreshing and cooling summer drink also.

Bel is also called Stone apple or Wood apple because it has a hard skin, but the inside of it contains soft orangish sweet pulp. 

In India “Bel” or Wood Apple is easily available, we don’t even need to buy it usually cause there are so many trees of it. Here it is popular as a fruit that helps with indigestion and also helps to cure constipation.

There are many other benefits as well, as it’s good for our skin, purifies our blood, and helps to reduce diabetes and cholesterol also.

So today the recipe am going to share is the one which my grandmother used to make, and then I learned it from my mother, and it is very tasty, I do not like Wood apple that much, but the drink was always my favourite.

 The recipe is very easy and also fun to make.

• 2 cups of Bel pulp

• 1 cup yogurt

• 2 tbsp Sugar

• 1 tsp black salt

• 1 tsp roasted Cumin powder

• Ice cubes

• 4 glass water

• Put the bel fruit pulp into a mixing bowl, then add some water into it, then squeeze the pulp by using your hand and collect all the seeds into it. Then strain the mixture from a strainer so that you can get a smooth paste.

• Take the yogurt into a bowl and beat the yogurt using a spoon or whisk, when it’s done, add the yogurt into the Bel fruit mix, and again mix well.

• Then add the sugar and other spices into it mix properly and add water as per the consistency you want. You can add ice cubes to make it more refreshing, and serve it in glasses.

Thandai:

Thandai - Summer Drinks

Thandai is an authentic Indian Drink that is specially made for Indian festivals. It is a summer special cooling and aromatic drink which contains seeds, spices, nuts, and milk. This drink is creamy, very delicious, and leaves a cooling effect on your body it’s called Thandai.

Thandai is a Rajasthani recipe, which you can serve at Holi and Diwali, some brands sell thandai powder, you just need to add milk and your drink would be ready, but nothing can beat the taste of the homemade Rajasthani thandai recipe.  

• 4 cups of full-fat milk

• ½ cup of Sugar

• ½ cup Almond

• ½ cup cashew

• ½ cup pistachio

• 2 tbsp melon seeds

• 1 tbsp poppy seeds

• 1 tbsp fennel seeds

• 6-8 cardamoms

• 1 stick of cinnamon

• ½ tsp saffron strands

• 2 tbsp dried rose petals

• First boil the milk in a saucepan, when it starts boiling add the sugar and mix well, and keep aside when it gets to a normal temperature put the milk into the fridge.

• Before that add put some saffron strands into a bowl ad add 1 tbsp milk into it and keep aside.

• Put all the seeds, rose petals, and spices into a bowl, and add enough water to soak all the ingredients for at least 2 hrs. after 2 hrs drain the water and keep the water in a cup do not discard it.

• Blend all the soaked ingredients and mix the soaked water in them. until it gets into a smooth paste. then you can strain the mixture or can leave is like so, if you want your drink heavy and creamier.

• Now add the mixture into a big mixture jar and add the chilled milk and saffron milk into it, giving it a good blend. Now strain the mixture and pour it into glasses.

• Garnish with some chopped pistachio and saffron strands. Your Rajasthani Thandai is ready.

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