It is an understatement to say that you need to keep your body hydrated in summer. If you think that you just drank water and your body is hydrated, you are wrong. Along with water, the body also needs electrolytes that are lost when you sweat. Moreover, sitting under the air conditioner in the office or exposing yourself to the scorching heat increases the requirement for cooling beverages.
You need refreshing and cooling sharbat, prepared with desi ingredients to provide your body relief from the heat, along with adding some nutrition. Having Usha’s juicer mixer grinder at home might prove to be extremely beneficial in this weather. Its multiple jars and sharp blades facilitate quick crushing and blending of ingredients. Check out some recipes that can become the centre of attraction at a summer gathering.
Orange Sharbat
Mix orange juice with a few drops of orange blossom water and sugar syrup. Strain it and refrigerate it for chilling. The sunset-hued drink with floral notes and mood-lifting properties is what you need to savour every evening after returning home from a hard day at work. Its citrusy notes will instantly fill your nose with an irresistible scent, making you gulp an entire glass in one go.
Watermelon Sharbat
Indians need no introduction to the importance of savouring watermelon in summer. It is refreshing, rich in water content, and a perfect ingredient to prepare a cooling drink. Blend it with a splash of lemon juice and a few mint leaves for zesty and fresh notes. This thirst quencher is also perfect for serving as a welcome drink to guests to make them feel relaxed and energised.
Rose Sharbat
If you are mesmerised by the scent of roses, this sharbat recipe will be your favourite of all. Blend dried or fresh rose petals with water, a dash of lemon juice, and a little bit of sugar syrup. Strain it through a sieve to remove any residual chunks, and pour the beverage into a pitcher. Chill it to ensure every element is blended with the other, and the entire pitcher smells like a rose garden. Pour it into the glasses and garnish it with fresh rose petals. It will instantly uplift your mood and leave you with a sense of calm.
Raw Mango Sharbat
You cannot overlook mangoes in summer. It is the king of fruits that makes a grand appearance in every meal of the day. The process of making this drink starts with boiling ripe mangoes with cumin powder, jaggery, and a pinch of salt. Once the blend cools off, use your Usha juicer mixer grinder to grind the ingredients into a smooth paste. Strain this tangy, sweet, and salty concoction and refrigerate it. Top a tablespoon of it with soda water and bid farewell to heatstroke.
Coconut Lime Sharbat
Coconut is another electrolyte that can help you keep nausea, heat stroke, headache, and other summer-related illnesses at bay. Blend coconut pulp with honey and lemon juice to prepare a concoction. You can strain it, but the chunks of coconut make it more irresistible and amplify the texture. This tropical beverage is a wholesome option to replenish lost electrolytes and give your body a much-needed boost of energy.