6 Delicious Thirst Quenchers To Beat The Heat

The heat is on and is soaring so high that it is making us draw deeper breaths. The scorching sun outside and sultry indoors, make us want for some delicious thirst quenchers, which can be done right at home, the DIY (do it yourself mode) recipes.

Drinking fluids even when not thirsty is helpful to keep the body hydrated. Drink at least 8-10 glasses of water a day. A lemon and honey drink can instantly replenish body's lost fluids. All you need are some delicious fruits, juices, a muddle, blender, and a shaker. Chop, blend and shake and voila delicious wonders served up in a glass!

‘Drink at least 8-10 glasses of water a day to keep yourself hydrated.’

Chef Atul Shankar Mishra of The Royal Plaza hotel shares some simple mocktail recipes that are easy to whip up.

CUCUMBER SQUASH
Ingredients

• Mint leaves : 100gms
• Cucumber : 1
• Lime juice : 15 ml
• Sugar syrup : 15 ml
• Sprite : 1 Can
• Black salt: As per taste

Method
Put all the ingredients, except the Sprite, in a blender and whizz. Once they are well- blended, add the Sprite and combine or shake. Serve chilled with a cucumber wheel garnish and a thick straw.

ORANGE MINT MOJITO
Ingredients

• Orange chunks: 6
• Brown sugar : 1 cube
• Lime juice : 15 ml
• Mint leaves : 100 gm
• Sprite : 1 can

Method
Combine all the ingredients, except the Sprite, and muddle. Once everything comes together and all the gorgeous fragrance and flavours are released, top it up with Sprite. Serve chilled and garnish with orange wedges.

PINEAPPLE PUNCH
Ingredients

• Basil leaves : 100 gms
• Pineapple chunks : 6
• Lime juice : 15 ml
• Sugar syrup : 15 ml
• Soda : 1 Can

Method
Muddle all the ingredients, except the soda, well. Once they all combine and come together nicely and the juices flow, top it up with soda. Serve chilled with a pineapple chunk and basil leaves garnish.

Chef Charles Chee Kent Fui, Head Wok Specialist at Mumbai's Hakkasan, shares some fruity delights apt for the unforgiving sun.

VIRGIN HAKKA
Ingredients

• Lychee, lime, coconut, passion fruit
• Lychee juice
• Ice cubes

Method
Combine all the fruits in a shaker while topping it up with lychee juice and ice cubes. Shake well to combine. Pour out in a serving glass and serve chilled.

GREEN NILE
Ingredients

• Kiwi, ginger, coriander leaves, lime, lychee
• Apple juice
• Ice cubes

Method
Put together all the ingredients, including the ice but not the apple juice and combine with a good shake. Add apple juice, combine again. Pour out in a serving glass and serve chilled

Chef Wang Yixuan, Consultant Dim Sum Head Chef at Mumbai's Yuatcha, has lined up a delicious mocktail recipe so simple that even the laziest of us wouldn't be able to resist trying

KIWI AND LIME MOCKTAIL
Ingredients

• Kiwi, kiwi syrup, Passion fruit juice, passion fruit syrup, lime juice, jasmine tea, ice cubes

Method
Shake all the ingredients, including the ice cubes, and combine well. Pour in a serving glass and top it up with ice cubes. Garnish with a kiwi wheel on a stick.

With all these recipes, this summer sure is going to be an exciting one.



Source: IANS