Mint Lemonade

This recipe was lying in my drafts for quite some time. I love this simple combination of ground mint and freshly squeezed lemons as it is tangy, refreshing and a great thirst quencher too. This slushy drink contains lots of lemonade as well as lots of mint which gives it a strong flavor and a bright colour. It is a perfect drink to have on a hot and humid afternoons.

Ingredients:-

• handful of mint leaves
• 1 cup sprite
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tsp sugar
• ½ tsp black salt
• lots of ice cubes

Method:-

• Combine all the ingredients in a blender. 
• Blend it well.
• Pour into glasses.
• Serve chilled. 

Notes:-

• You may also substitute black salt for ¼ tsp salt
• You may use any white drink (7 up, mountain dew, or even soda) instead of sprite.

Happy Cooking!! 

 

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Mango Milkshake

Summer time in other words means mango time. Being an ardent fan of mangoes, I used to be so delighted as a kid to come home and find Mom always ready with aamras, mango lassi and mango milkshake during summer seasons. This is a delicious, refreshing and healthy drink and can also be considered as an energetic drink for kids. My son loves this drink a lot.

Ingredients:-

• 1 cup chopped mangoes
• 1 cup crushed ice
• 1 cup milk
• 2 tbsp sugar

Method:-

• Combine all the ingredients in a blender. 
• Blend it well till smooth.
• Pour into glasses.
• Top with a few mango cubes.
• Serve chilled.

Notes:-

• If you want a more rich and creamy texture, add 4 tbsp condensed milk instead of sugar to the milkshake.
• You may add 2 tbsp fresh cream or mango ice-cream also while blending.
• This yields two glasses of milkshake.

Happy Cooking!!

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Strawberry Slush

I love strawberries. Strawberries are full of vitamin C, and also a good source of folic acid, iron, potassium and magnesium. They are also one of  the highly concentrated antioxidant fruits which helps fight cancer and strengthen our immune system. Today, I made this simple yet amazing and refreshing strawberry slush. Slushes are drinks which have lots of ice in it. This drink is fresh, healthy, and perfect for a hot summer day.  

Ingredients:-

• 1 cup strawberries
• 1½ cup crushed ice
• 3 tbsp sugar
• ½ cup sprite
• a pinch of salt

Method:-

• Remove the green petals and pull the stalks of the strawberry. Wash them well.
• Blend the strawberries along with all the other ingredients.
• Serve chilled.

Notes:-

• You may also use blueberries, watermelon or kiwi instead of strawberries to make slush.
• You may also use frozen strawberries instead of fresh ones.
• You may add honey instead of sugar.

Happy Cooking!! 

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Mango Lassi

Lassi is a yogurt-based delicious and refreshing drink. It is prepared in two ways - sweet and salty. On the other hand, mango is the King of all the fruits and the combo of mango and lassi is heavenly. When we were kids, my Mom used to make aamras, mango lassi or mango milkshake almost everyday for us in summer. After a long day at school, that smooth and rich drink felt divine. And thus began my love for mangoes. Do try this and I'm sure you will fall in love with this simple drink. 

Ingredients:-

• 1 cup mango (peeled & diced)
• 1 cup yogurt
• ½ cup milk
  
• 3 tbsp sugar
• 8 - 10 ice cubes

Method:-

• Combine all the ingredients in a blender. 
• Blend it well till smooth.
• Pour into glasses.
• Top with a few mango cubes.
• Serve chilled.

Notes:-

• You may substitute chopped mangoes with mango pulp or mango puree
• You fresh curd for best results, but if you find the yogurt is a bit sour, add some more milk and sugar to the lassi.
• You may substitute any fruit instead of mangoes as per your liking for ex. strawberries, oranges or pineapples.
• You may omit the fruit and make plain lassi or add 2 tbsp of rose syrup or roohafza or nutella to the lassi.

Happy Cooking!! 

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Cookies 'N' Cream

My son loves Oreo cookies. But getting him to drink milk along with it is a big task in itself. So, today I made this rich, creamy and chocolaty treat for him. This drink is very easy to make and refreshing as well. In other words, perfect for summer-time. So, make a glass today and enjoy this simple, delightful and delicious drink.

Ingredients :-

• 4 - 5 oreo cookies
• 4 - 5 scoops of  vanilla icecream
• 1 cup milk
• 2 tbsp fresh cream
• 1 tsp icing sugar / sugar pdr (opt)
• crushed ice

Method:-

• Combine all the ingredients in a blender. 
• Blend it well till smooth.
• Pour into glasses
• Decorate with whipped cream and sprinkle crushed oreo on top.
• Serve chilled.

Notes:-

• You may avoid decoration with whipped cream instead sprinkle crushed oreo on top of  the drink and serve.
• This quantity makes two servings.

Happy Cooking!!
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Aam Panna

Time for another thirst quencher in this scorching heat. Aam Panna is a popular summer drink in India known for its heat resistance and several health benefits which includes indigestion. It is also a good source of Vitamin C. My mom used to make this in summers after we used to come tired from school and we were instantly filled with energy after drinking this refreshing drink.  My hubby and son love this drink. Which he calls ‘Instant Magic’. So, do make this and enjoy sipping your Aam Panna this season.

Ingredients :- 

• 1 medium sized raw mango
• 4 tbsp sugar
• ½ tsp cumin pdr.
• ½ tsp black salt
• ½  ltr sprite
• 8 - 10 ice cubes

Method :-

• Boil the raw mango till soft for about 15 minutes. Keep aside to cool.
• Gently peel  the skin and remove the pulp.
• Blend the pulp along with all the other ingredients.
• Serve chilled.

Notes:-

• You may boil raw mangoes when in season and store the thick mango pulp in the freezer for months. Just remove as per requirement and blend with other ingredients and use.
• You may use any drink like sprite, seven up, limca or mountain dew.

Happy Cooking!! 
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Hawaiin Fruit Punch

Usually at this time of summer, the temperature is 32 degrees Celcius here and  most of these times I make a lot of chilled drinks to keep myself well hydrated. I love fruit punch. It is a very refreshing and appetizing drink. 

Ingredients:-

• 10-12 strawberries
• 1 cup chopped pineapple pieces
• 1 banana finely chopped
• 1 cup pineapple syrup
• ½ cup soda
• ½ cup condensed milk
• 3 tbsp sugar
• 4 tbsp vanilla ice cream
• 1 cup ice cubes 

Method:-

• In a blender  combine all the ingredients. 
• Blend it well till smooth.
• Pour into glasses and serve.

Notes:- 

• You may use any white drink (7 up, sprite, mountain dew, etc) instead of soda.
• Add canned pineapple and not the fresh one.
• If fresh strawberries are not available, you can add frozen or canned.

Happy Cooking !! 
  
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