Natural Cooler Drinks to Beat the Summer Heat

In India, we are endowed with a repertoire of Natural cooler drinks  that helps to tackle the  summer heat while keeping us refreshed and hydrated. Here are some of the favourites:

1. Nimbu Pani (Shikanji)

Classic Indian lemonade made with fresh lemon juice, water, sugar, salt, and sometimes a hint of cumin or black salt. Super refreshing!

2. Aam Panna

A tangy-sweet drink made from raw mangoes, mint, cumin, and black salt. It cools the body and prevents heat strokes.

3. Jaljeera

A spicy, tangy drink made with cumin (jeera), mint, tamarind, and black salt. It helps digestion and cools you down instantly.

4. Buttermilk (Chaas)

A probiotic-rich drink made from yogurt, water, salt, and spices like cumin and coriander. Great for digestion and keeping the body cool.

5. Lassi

A yogurt-based drink that comes in sweet and salty versions. The sweet version often has sugar and cardamom, while the salty one has spices and herbs. You can also find mango or rose lassi for extra flavor.

6. Tender Coconut Water

One of the best natural hydrators! Packed with electrolytes, it keeps your body cool and refreshed.

7. Sugarcane Juice

Naturally sweet and full of instant energy, sugarcane juice is a popular summer street drink. Adding a dash of lemon and ginger makes it even tastier.

8. Sattu Drink

Made from roasted gram flour (sattu), water, lemon, and black salt, this is a protein-rich and cooling summer drink, especially popular in Bihar and UP.

9. Bel Sherbet (Wood Apple Juice)

A thick, pulpy juice made from bel fruit (wood apple). It cools the stomach and helps in digestion.

10. Kokum Sharbat

A Goan and Konkan special, this drink is made from kokum fruit, which has cooling properties and aids digestion.

11. Falooda

A sweet milk-based drink with basil seeds, rose syrup, vermicelli, and ice cream. More of a dessert but amazing for summer.

12. Phalsa Sharbat

Available in North, a cooling drink made from the small, tangy phalsa berries, mixed with sugar and water.

Try the Natural cooler drinks of ingredients easily available locally and beat the heat this summer!