7 Malai Drinks You Should Make For Summer

By Ujjainee Roy

April 25, 2024

This summer, make sure you keep your energy levels up, A dollop of malai in your summer drinks will help you brave the sweltering heat. You can add chilled malai to your homemade drinks or go for drinks that have a malai base. Here are some easy malai drinks which you can explore all summer.

Malai Lassi

Blend malai with yogurt, sugar, and a splash of milk until smooth and creamy. Add a pinch of cardamom powder for flavor and garnish with chopped nuts for texture. Serve chilled for a refreshing summer treat.

Malai milkshake

Combine malai with cold milk, sugar, and a scoop of vanilla ice cream in a blender. Blend until smooth and creamy, then pour into glasses and top with whipped cream and a drizzle of chocolate syrup for an extra indulgent touch.

Malai falooda

Layer malai with cooked falooda (vermicelli noodles), rose syrup, soaked basil seeds, and chopped nuts in a tall glass. Top with chilled milk and a scoop of ice cream for a delightful and refreshing summer dessert.

Malai thandai

Blend malai with almonds, cashews, pistachios, cardamom seeds, saffron, and sugar until smooth. Strain the mixture and mix with chilled milk and a splash of rose water. Serve over ice for a cooling and aromatic summer drink.

Malai Cold coffee

Combine malai with cold brewed coffee, sugar, and ice cubes in a blender. Blend until frothy and creamy, then pour into glasses and top with whipped cream and a sprinkle of cocoa powder for a decadent summer beverage.

Malai rose milk

Combine malai with chilled milk, rose syrup, and a dash of rose water in a blender. Blend until well combined and frothy. Pour the mixture into glasses, and garnish with dried rose petals for a fragrant and refreshing summer drink with a hint of floral sweetness.

Malai iced chai latte

Brew a strong cup of chai tea and allow it to cool completely. In a blender, combine malai with the cooled chai tea, a splash of vanilla extract, and a drizzle of honey or sweetened condensed milk. Blend until smooth and creamy. Pour the mixture over ice cubes in glasses, and sprinkle with a pinch of ground cinnamon.