We are barely halfway through March and the mercury has already started rising. The wrath of the scorching summer days is already being felt and it's quite clear that this year’s summer is going to be all things chaotic and sweaty. To prepare for that, we all need some kind of refreshment, and what’s better than a summer soirée to deal with the heat? Nothing, right? Having a heart-to-heart with your best of mates while enjoying some refreshing and delicious drinks and food sounds just right to deal with the upcoming summer days. And if you are planning a get-together this season, here are five food items and drinks you must include in your menu.
1. Watermelon Slush
Watermelons are undoubtedly one of the most enjoyed fruits in the summer season. The versatile fruit can be easily incorporated into your dishes and beverages. Include this cooling watermelon slush drink that is all things flavourful and zingy with a touch of lime in it. The drink is perfect to amp up your summer soiree menu to a whole new level altogether.
2. Pina Colada
Pineapples are easily one of the best seasonal fruits to be included in the summer diet. Preparing a cooling and tasty drink like pina colada for your summer soirée is enough to make anyone go gaga over it.
3. Tabbouleh
What’s better than a refreshing and filling salad to include in your summertime catchup menu? It’s quite evident that we all crave refreshing, light and tasty salads in summers and tabbouleh seems just the right choice when it comes to a good salad.
4. Watermelon Rind Cake
If you are planning to throw away your watermelon rind after making the slush, hold on we say, because it can help you make some of the most delicious dishes you have ever tasted in your life. Save the watermelon rinds and make this flavourful and spongy watermelon rind cake to impress your guests.
5. Mango Mousse
There is nothing better than ending a feast with a delectable mousse made with the season’s best fruit - mangoes. And what’s better than having a melt-in-the-mouth and smooth mousse flavoured with mangoes after a wholesome dinner?