Watermelon Lime soda

As soon as the summer arises its also the growth for innovative ideas to beat the Heat.In this heat most of us only like to sip something which will refresh us.Watermelon Lime soda prepared from the ingredients which were just available in my refrigerator.It just the simple combination of watermelon cubes,lime juice,crushed pepper and sparkling water commonly known as soda.Let begin to  Beat the Heat with this yummy tangy sip.

Servings 2

Total Preparation Time : 5 min

Ingredients

Watermelon Cubes

1 Lime juice

5-7 Mint leaves

1 Soda Bottle

1/4 Tsp Crushed pepper

2 Table spoon sugar or 2 Table spoon sugar syrup

2 Pinch of salt

Method

1.In a big jar add lime juice,sugar,salt and pepper crushed.

2.Mix all ingredients  until they dissolve well.

3.Then add the roughly crushed mint leaves,watermelon cubes.

4.Last add the chilled sparkling water.Ice cubes optional.

5.Just sip and get relaxed refreshed and energised.

Ash Gourd and Kiwi Cooler

As the summer approached let get introduced with some healthy summer drinks which will help us keep refreshed and energized also.In this summer once we are thirsty we tent to grab our hands towards cool drinks rather then healthy drinks.So this summer lets taste the healthier drinks like tender coconut,water or natural fruits juices or shakes. Today's recipe i tried to prepare using Ash Gourd and Kiwi along with few other ingredients like Mint and Lemons.

These two fruits have lot of health benefits . Ash Gourd is beneficial for Diabetic patients and obese persons.The Cooling properties of juice induces relief in acidity and peptic Ulcers.

Kiwi is rich sweet and Tangy fruit .Its also full nutrients like Vitamin C,Vitamin K,Vitamin A, folate and potassium.Its also good  antioxidants and rich source of fiber .So lets begin to prepare.

Servings 4
Total Preparation :10 Min

Ingredients
250 Gram Cleaned Ash Gourd
3 Kiwi peeled(pulp)
1 Lemon
10-15 Mint Leaves
Sugar or Honey as required
Salt just for taste
Chilled water as per requirements

Method

1.Add in Juice jar Ash Gourd pieces,Kiwi,lemon juice,salt,mint leaves and sugar.

2.Grind all into fine paste and then pass through a strainer.

3.Spread in glass Honey and then pour the juice.

Virgin mojito

"Mojito"is traditionally Cuban highball,consisting of five ingredients ie. white rum.sugar,lime juice,sparkling water(soda)and mint leaves.Today's mojito non-alcoholic,prepared by adding lime,sugar,mint and sparkling water.It is so refreshing in this scorching heat .

Serving 2
Total Preparation time :10 min

Ingredients
1 Lime cut into small pieces
1 Table spoon lime juice
1 table spoon sugar(use as required)/can use sugar syrup also
2 pinch of salt
1 Bottle of sparkling water/soda
10 mint leaves
Ice cubes as required
1 Nutella bottle for serving

Method

• In a steel glass add lime juice,lime pieces,sugar,salt and mint leaves.
• Muddle the ingredients well with a muddler or a wooden stick available in the kitchen.
• Mix it so well that the lime and mint leaves gets crushed properly.Once all the ingredients mix well than add the mixture in a large glass or a nutella bottle.
• Add sparkling water and stir the mojito well.At last at ice cubes and serve chilled.

Mango Lassi Shots

 

As summer approached its time to get our  self refreshed with cooling drinks. Every minute we feel like sipping some liquid, may be lime juice. lime soda, seasonal  fruit juices, lassies or even Soft drinks but it's always better to avoid soft drinks like coke, Pepsi as it's not good for kids and elders as well. 

 

My first liquid lounge recipe for summers . So I thought let me prepare some drink with the ingredients available at home. In refrigerator, I found yogurt, few mangoes in fruit basket, so here is one more recipe of mango Lassi in tequila glasses. Happy Summer .

Servings 4-5
Total time 10 min

Ingredients
400 gram  Yogurt/Curd
2 or 3 mango pulp
8-10 ice cubes
3 Table spoon sugar
pinch of salt
1/4 tsp. cardamom powder
honey for garnishing

Mango Pulp for garnishing

 

Method

• Clean the mango and remove the pulp and add to a juice jar. Add yogurt, cardamom powder, salt ,sugar.
• Add ice cubes and blend the yogurt along with all the ingredients for about 2-3 min.
• Than serve chilled and enjoy the Lassi.
• For a change I have served in Tequila glasses. For serving wet the edges of glasses with honey and dip into sugar granules, also fix the mango pulp to the glass. Than add lassi and last garnish with honey.
  

Dry Fruits Lassi Chuski !!!

Lassi in any which way is one of the best refresher during the summer heat.Dry fruit Lassi chuski is from Punjabi cuisine rich in vitamins as it contains lot of dry fruits and also full of calcium as its made of curd and condense milk.

Servings 4
Total preparation Time : 10 min

Ingredients
2 Cups of yogurt
1/2 Cup of Condense Milk
2 Tablespoon Cashew Nuts chopped
2 Tablespoon Almonds Chopped
3 Tablespoon of Raisins
1 pack of little hearts biscuit(since ragi cookies were unavailable)
Ice cubes as required

Method

• In a blender jar add lots of ice,yogurt,condense milk,cashew nuts,almonds,raisins,biscuits and blend it till smooth paste.
• Pour it into serving glasses,garnish with remaining biscuits and serve chilled

Pineapple Mint Mocktail !!!

Mocktail Is non-Alcoholic Continental drink consisting of mixture of fruits juices or other soft drinks,Pineapple mixed with Mint and lemon gives so refreshing flavour. In any sunny Summer day i think this Mocktail will just make your day :).

Servings 3-4
Total preparation Time:15 min

Ingredients
5 Slices of Pineapple
2 table spoon Sugar
1 Lime Juice
10 Mint leaves
1/4 tsp of pepper corns
Salt for taste and dressing the Glass
Ice cubes

Method

• In Jar Add Pineapple slices along with ,lemon juice,salt,sugar,pepper corns,ice cubes and mint,blend until you get to see the froth of pineapple around the jar.
• Once done strain the juice and discard thick residue.
• Again add ice cubes and little chilled water and blend the Mixture again for few seconds or 1 min.
• Take one glass,apply lemon on the brim of the glass and dip in salt,pour the Mocktail and for garnish add mint leaves and fix a slice of pineapple.
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Apple and Dry Cranberry milk shake !!!

Servings 3-4
Preparation time:15 min

Ingredients
2 medium size apples
4 cups milk
2 table spoon sugar
10 dry/fresh Cranberries
1/4 tsp Cinnamon Powder
5-7 ice cubes

Method

• First clean and cut the apples,add into the juicer jar and along with apple also add milk,cranberries and sugar.
• Than blend till smooth.
• serve in long juice glass and on top sprinkle cinnamon powder.

Mango Lassi !!!

Servings 4
Total time 10 min

Ingredients
400 gram  Yogurt/Curd
2 or 3 mango pulp
8-10 ice cubes
3 tsp sugar
pinch of salt
1/4 tsp cardamom powder
honey for garnishing

Method
Take a juicer jar,pour in it yogurt/curd,add ice cubes,sugar,mango pulp,cardamom powder,salt a pinch .Than add water if required little and whisk it well till you see form coming on top.once done garnish with honey on top serve chilled .So much healthy especially for kids.....

Sweet Lassi Recipe !!!

Servings 4
Total time 10min

Ingredients
400 gram  Yogurt/Curd
8-10 ice cubes
4 tsp sugar
pinch of salt
1/4 tsp cardamom powder

Method
Take a juicer jar,pour in it yogurt/curd,add ice cubes,sugar,cardamom powder,salt a pinch .Than add water if required little and whisk it well till you see form coming on top.once done serve chilled .

Fig and Almonds smoothie !!!

Servings 4-5
Total preparation time 20 min

Ingredients
200 ml yogurt
5 figs
4 Strawberries
10 almonds
3 cardamon
sugar as required
Ice cubes

Method
In a mixture jar add yogurt,figs cleaned and washed,almonds,sugar,ice cubes,4 strawberries  and cardamon powder.Grind all the ingredients well till smooth.serve chill !!!

Watermelon punch !!!

Servings 3-4
Preparation Time : 10-15 min

Ingredients
1/2 watermelon cubes
5-7 ice cubes
1/2 inch ginger
10 leaves of fresh mint
1/2 lemon
salt to taste
sugar as required

Method
Take a mixture jar or a hand blender,then add watermelon cubes,ginger,mint,sugar or honey,pinch of salt and lemon.Then blend properly and strain well.Serve chilled by adding ice cubes .Enjoy the summery drink.