By Aditi Saraswat
June 4, 2026
When the summer heat feels severe, a chilled glass of a mocktail can be the most effortless way to cool down. These fruity, refreshing drinks mix seasonal ingredients, bright flavours, and lots of ice, making them perfect for afternoon sipping or house parties.
Blend watermelon chunks with some mint leaves and lemon juice. Strain it over ice, top it up with some sparkling water, and then serve it instantly as a cooling summer refresher.
In a glass, mix some fresh mango puree with ginger juice and some chilled soda. The sweetness of mango and the spice of ginger make a lively, refreshing glass of mocktail.
Blend the deseeded jamun with some lime juice and a hint of honey. Pour it over ice and sparkling water to give it a tangy purple coloured looking summer drink.
Muddle the cucumber slices and basil leaves, add some lime juice to it and then add chilled soda. Light, herbaceous, and perfect for hot summer days when hydration is important.
Blend some fresh litchis with rose syrup and some chilled water. Serve it over ice with mint leaves for an aromatic mocktail that feels refreshing in every sip.
In a shaker, shake pineapple juice with some tender coconut water and lots of ice. Sweet, filled with tropical flavours, this mocktail feels like an instant beach getaway.