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The very essence of festivals lies in the magic of the whole family coming together and eating good food while creating memories. People not just in India but also around the world wait throughout the year for festivals, to come together and indulge in age-old traditions while relishing homemade food.
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In summer, choosing the right kind of beverage can become a bit tricky as one has to make sure that they drink something hydrating and at the same time the drink should be able to complement the feast prepared on the occasion of the festival. With Eid al-Adha just around the corner, sure or some refreshing and delicious watermelon-based beverages to make one's menu selection process easy.
* Mohabbat Ka Sharbat
Mohabbat ka sharbat is one of the most loved watermelon based beverages from Old Delhi. This refreshing beverage is made by mixing together watermelon juice with full cream. Another important ingredient added in this beverage is rose syrup. Since the watermelon is quite sweet on its own, there is no need to add any extra sugar. To make it chilled one can add a lot of ice cubes and serve it after decorating it with some rose petals.
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* Watermelon Slushie
A watermelon slushy is a spirit-free exotic mocktail that is prepared by combining watermelon, juice, orange juice, lime juice, and some simple syrup. There is no need to add any other ingredients for extra flavours as all these listed fruit juices have enough natural flavours of their own. One has to add a lot of ice cubes and serve it after sprinkling some mint leaves on the top. It is just what one needs on an absolutely hot day with some mouth-melting mutton.
* Watermelon Mojito
Watermelon mojito is a refreshing and satisfying drink that can be enjoyed at any time of the time during the day. The process of making this drink is also pretty simple as one has to just put all the ingredients in the blender. The ingredients that one would need are some extracted watermelon juice, soda water, or sparkling water, kaala namak, and fresh mint leaves that have to be sprinkled on the top. This is one of the most perfect beverages to pair with heavy main course meals that can make a person thirsty quite fast.
* Watermelon Water
Watermelon water is just the right drink for people who do not want to go overboard with the beverages that they want to make on the occasion of Eid al-Adha. In simple terms, this drink can be defined as water that is infused with watermelon. One has to simply take water in a container or a water bottle. Inside this water, one has to add big chunks of watermelon along with some basil leaves and mint leaves. This has to be put inside the refrigerator to be chilled properly. Then one can keep on sipping this water throughout the day while also eating the watermelon. The water becomes certainly sweet and flavourful.
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* Watermelon Lemonade
A watermelon lemonade is a hybrid drink that is made from lemonade and watermelon. It is made by first cutting watermelon into cubicle pieces and then blending it in a food processor to make juice out of it. This juice is then transferred into another glass. Make sure that the juice is strained so that there is no pulp. Now in this watermelon juice, one has to add the pre-prepared lemonade and mix everything properly. The flavour of lemons and watermelon grow well and make a heavenly libation.
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* Fire On The Mountain
Fire on the mountain is a very exciting drink that is made from watermelon. It is for people who like having a bit of spicy flavour in their drinks. Although traditionally, the drink is made from grapefruit juice, one can also easily swap grapefruits with watermelon. After extracting watermelon juice with the help of a food processor, one has to simultaneously prepare a set-up that is made from a combination of sugar and some chilli peppers. Now in a container mix watermelon, juice, syrup of sugar and chili peppers, lime juice, and some basil leaves. All of this should be mixed and served with lots of ice cubes.
* Watermelon Mint Fresca
A watermelon and mint fresca is an extremely hydrating drink. That is perfect for the days when one feels like drinking something refreshing because of the scorching heat outside. It is also not too mundane for a celebratory occasion and will easily complement the other opulent dishes on the table. This is made by blending chilled watermelon cubes and mixing the juice with mint-infused syrup. Lime juice is also added to balance the flavours of watermelon and mint leaves.
