- By Bornika Das
- Fri, 23 May 2025 10:34 AM (IST)
- Source:JND
Desi Summer Drinks: Summer days are here and thus it becomes important to stay hydrated for overall wellness. The season calls for refreshing and cold beverages to keep the body cool and hydrated amidst the heat and scorching sun. Although there are energy drinks and sodas that give quick refreshment, nothing beats the goodness of traditional desi summer drinks that have been passed down through generations. These drinks not only keep the body hydrated and nourished but also provide essential nutrients to survive in the heat. These Indian summer drinks are made with herbs, fruits and spices that are locally available and are healthy and flavourful.
Incorporating desi summer drinks into the daily routine keeps the body cool and refreshed throughout the day. These summer coolers can be made easily at home with minimal ingredients and are highly nutrient-rich. Sipping these drinks on summer afternoons or in the evening at family gatherings helps quench the thirst and replenish the energy, detoxify the body and keep it naturally cool throughout the season.
Cooling Indian Drinks For Summer Season
Aam Panna
This is the traditional classic summer cooling drink that is made from raw mangoes. This drink is tangy and sweet in taste, which prevents heat strokes that are common in hotter months. Besides, aam panna boosts immunity and keeps the electrolyte levels in the body stable. Make this drink by boiling raw mangoes and blending them with mint, roasted cumin, black salt and jaggery or sugar.
Sattu Drink
Sattu is made from roasted gram flour that is known to be rich in protein and offers numerous health benefits. Sattu drink also provides energy during the scorching summer heat. This natural coolant is made from sattu, lemon, salt and spices.
Buttermilk
Also known as Chaas, buttermilk is one of the most hydrating beverages of the summer season. This tangy drink is made from curd, water, roasted cumin and black salt. This drink not only hydrates and refreshes the body but also provides digestive comfort and relief from acid reflux.
Bel Sharbat
Bel, bael or wood apple is a fruit that has a hard, woody exterior and a sweet, aromatic pulp inside. This fruit can be made into a drink that is sweet and slightly tangy in taste. Bel sharbat eases digestion and cools the stomach. This drink is soothing, refreshing and ideal for summer afternoons.
Jaljeera
Known for its tangy and spicy flavour, jaljeera is a popular summer drink that provides refreshment in the summer season. This traditional drink can be made from cumin, water, mint, tamarind and lemon and is perfect for a welcoming drink in the summer season at a family gathering.
Nimbu Pani
This drink is a staple at every Indian household in the summer season for all the good reasons. Numbu paani, commonly known as lemonade, is a light, hydrating and satisfying drink that is better than any sugary drinks or sodas. Summer seems to be incomplete without this zesty drink.
