Here are two easy recipes of preparing refreshing drinks at home that can help us to beat the heat in style.
Summer is here and so is the need to stay hydrated all the time. With heatwave alerts being issued in multiple states and cities of the country, it is mandatory to keep ourselves safe this summer and stay fit. Health experts have advised us to keep drinking adequate amounts of fluids throughout the day to stay hydrated. Wearing cotton, loose fitted clothes and staying away from direct sunlight are important. Having refreshing drinks during the day is also important. We have curated two recipes for making refreshing drinks at home that will help us to beat summer in style.
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Guava masala mojito
Ingredients:
Guava, over ripe – 2 nos, large
Sugar – 1½ tbsp
Black salt – ½ tsp
Roasted cumin powder – ½ tsp
Pepper powder – ½ tsp
Salt – a pinch
Lemon juice – 3 tbsp
Mint leaves – handful
Iced water – ¼ cup
Ice cubes – few
Soda water, chilled – to top up
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To garnish:
Guava wedge
Mint leaves
Paper straw
Method:
Blend pieces of over ripe guavas with sugar, black salt, roasted cumin powder, pepper powder, a pinch of salt, lemon juice, mint leaves, and iced water. Strain the mixture and pour it in glass with ice cubes with soda water. Garnish with guava wedge, fresh mint leaves, and a paper straw. Refrigerate for some time and serve chilled, enjoy with friends and family, and beat the heat in style.
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Apple Cinnamon Orange Mint Tea
Ingredients:
4 nos Mint Sprigs,
½ no Orange (kinnu)
1 no Apple Slices
2no Ginger slices
2 nos Green Tea Bag
2 nos Cinnamon (1inch)
500ml Boiling Water
Method:
In a teapot, add sliced oranges, apple, ginger, mint sprigs, cinnamon, green tea bags and boiling water and brew for five minutes. Pour the healthy apple cinnamon orange mint tea in a cup and serve it hot.
(Recipes: Kunal Kapur, Chef)
