7 Special Drinks to Beat the Heat

As summers come, the temperature begins to soar high leaving everyone fatigued, sweaty, and messed up. Staying hydrated is important to keep going in this sweltering heat and maintain good health. Your body tends to lose water faster due to excessive sweating. While water is the utmost important drink to quench thirst, you can try other summery beverages that not only satisfy your thirst but also keep your body cool. As we welcome summers, let us refresh and replenish our bodies with some of the best summer beverages in order to beat the heat. We suggest a bunch of summer drinks that you must not miss out on.

Sugarcane Juice

Sugarcane juice is used as a natural remedy to a host of problems and of course it is our national drink. This energy drink helps build up plasma and body fluids to counter dehydration and dullness. It gives the instant energy, helps the liver function, helps to fight cancer, and eases the digestive system.  Adding mint leaves to the juice will help enhance the taste of your refreshing summer drink.

Sattu Sharbat

What's better than bringing a desi summer drink to your rescue? Sattu Sharbat is one speciality from Pakistan that keeps the body cool during the hot days. It is made with Sattu flour, sugar,water and ice; that's all it needs. It is energizing and good for stomach. It is full of fibres. It makes you feel good and healthy. 

Lassi

What's better than the thandi lassi? This smooth and creamy yogurt based liquid is considered to be an amazing summer cooler. To make Lassi, you just need yogurt,  water and ice. Yogurt contains nearly every nutrient that your body needs. It strengthens the immune system and works best for weight management. Blend the yogurt, water and ice it in a blender. You can also add salt or sugar whatever taste you want and cool down yourself. The best part is, you can easily add many variations to it, from classic to mint, strawberry, mango to banana walnut Lassi and more. If you haven't tried any of these yet, try now. 

Lemonade

Now we come to our very own neemo paani or lemonade? Lemons are high in vitamin C, fibre, and other plant compounds. It supports heart health, helps control weight, improves the skin and digestive health. It has antioxidant properties. A quick drink to make and amazingly delicious. This drink is prepared using mint leaves, lemons, sugar, salt and water. You can also add spices like cumin, coriander powder, black pepper, et al to make it interestingly tasty. This is the best used drink in summers.

Watermelon juice

One of the best summer fruits is watermelon and what's even better is its juice. It is super refreshing and its hydrating properties help keep your body fresh. As watermelon seed contain high amount of crude protein, rich in calcium and vitamin A and D. To make watermelon juice you need to add some water melon in a blender and add some salt or sugar if you want with a little bit of water and blend it. After blending stain it and your drink is ready.  

Imli Aaloo Bukhara Sharbat/ Plum Juice  

Plum juice is one of the commonly used juices in summers. Mostly people use this drink in summers. Plum contains carbohydrates, fibre, protein and also rich in iron. Plums are a good source of vitamin A which is important for eyesight, immune system, reproduction, heart, lungs and kidney health. It can be easily made.Take pulp of plum and tamarind and blend it. Now take a pot and add sugar and water and cook for 5 minutes on medium flame with stir. After that add plum and tamarind pulp and mix it well and further cook for 5 minutes on medium to low flame. After that your Imli Aaloo Bukhara Sharbat is ready. Now let it cool down to room temperature. You can preserve it for twenty days. Sharbat making; take a glass and add 2 tbsp sharbat and add water and mix it well and add salt (optional) and mix it well. Your drink is ready. 

Coconut Water

A chilled glass of coconut water can instantly cheer you up. Coconuts are especially high in manganese, which is essential for bone health and the metabolism of carbohydrates, proteins, and cholesterol. They're also rich in copper and iron, which help form red blood cells, as well as selenium, an important antioxidant that protects our cells. The mild sweetness and fresh taste makes it just the perfect drink to keep summer blues at bay. It also makes for a great electrolyte, so every time you feel dehydrated, load up on some coconut water and you are good to go.

In these hot summers, these drinks will help fight the heat and keep yourself fresh. The excessive use of these drinks will keep your body hydrated, boost the metabolism and will prevent from heat stroke.