Picture this: It's blazing hot outside, you head indoors and race towards the a.c remote. While still trying to get the machine on, you make a giant leap to your next best friend - the refrigerator. The door is open and as the cool air touches your body, you give a sigh of relief - heaven is here! The very next moment a chilled bottle of cola is spotted. You quickly reach out to it and gulp it down.How many of us are not known to have lived this moment? Summer is that time of the year when chilled beverages are probably most endearing to us. Under hot and humid conditions, our body tends to get dehydrated leading to a constant need to consume fluids. It is important to understand that while our body seeks constant hydration, its source should be healthy. Various medical and health studies conducted in the past have signaled at the ill effects of processed drinks. Not only are these drinks high in calories but are also stripped off the nutritional content and are filled purely with refined sugar.
Recipe by Chef Naina de Bois-Juzas, Le Bistro Du Parc, New Delhi
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Recipe by Chef Niru GuptaThe classic desimango drink that you can't get wrong. Easy to make and so delightful.
Recipe by Chef Vicky Ratnani
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Recipe by Chef Noah, Hungry Monkey, New DelhiFor those who wouldn't mind a dash of rum, this cooling treat is a blend of blueberries, soda, lavender syrup, lemon juice and a bit of white rum.5. Ginger Fizz
Recipe by Chef Roopa Gulati
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Recipe by Chef Vicky RatnaniNot just for the festival of colours - thandai is a good old desi way to beat the heat. This one comes with the added goodness of guavas.7. Iced Jaljeera
Recipe by Chef Roopa Gulati
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Recipe by Chef Niru GuptaFancy doesn't always mean cumbersome. Delicate hibiscus flowers are teamed with milk, sugar, water and lemon juice to make a delicious concoction that will last you all summer.9. Mint Lassi
Recipe by Chef Roopa GulatiThe most-loved lassi recipe with a minty note.
Recipe by Chef Kunal KapurSeasonal faalsas are juiced and blended with ice, lemon juice, sugar and mint leaves(This story has not been edited by NDTV staff and is auto-generated from a syndicated feed.)
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