Tired of feeling sluggish in the summer heat? Ditch the sugary sodas and try these energizing, homemade drinks instead. Packed with natural ingredients, they’ll fuel your body, cool you down, and taste amazing!
Lemon Honey Chia Refresher
Lemon gives a vitamin C kick, honey provides quick natural sugar, and chia seeds deliver sustained energy and hydration.
Ingredients:
- 1 glass cold water
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp chia seeds (soaked for 10 mins)
Mix everything well, add ice cubes, and sip away!
Mango Coconut Smoothie
Mangoes are rich in natural sugars and fiber, while coconut water hydrates and replenishes electrolytes
Ingredients:
- 1 ripe mango (chopped)
- 1/2 cup coconut water
- A few mint leaves
- A handful of ice cubes
Blend all ingredients until smooth. Serve chilled.
Watermelon Mint Cooler
Watermelon is 90% water and packed with natural sugars. Mint cools you down, and a pinch of salt helps retain hydration.
Ingredients:
- 2 cups watermelon (cubed)
- A few mint leaves
- Pinch of rock salt or black salt
- Juice of half a lime
Blend everything and strain if needed. Serve with ice.
Spiced Buttermilk (Masala Chaas)
Cooling, hydrating, and great for digestion — buttermilk with spices helps beat heat exhaustion and keeps your energy stable.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup plain yogurt
- 1.5 cups cold water
- Pinch of roasted cumin powder
- Salt to taste
- A few chopped curry leaves or mint (optional)
Blend all ingredients together until frothy. Serve chilled.
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