There is nothing in the world that spells summer better than an afternoon spent lounging by the pool with an icy cold beverage in hand! Like me, how many of you have been craving something chilled throughout the day? While the idea of consuming a refreshing summer drink is plagued with thoughts of weight gain and the fact that most of these drinks are loaded with sugar, we thought of a few drinks that are low on calories and high on health. Try these refreshing summer drinks to beat the heat!
1. Coconut Water
Coconut Water is a beautifying beverage worth sipping all year long! It’s slightly sweet taste is particularly refreshing during summer. In addition to guzzling coconut water post-hot yoga flow or mixing it in to your A.M. smoothies, there are many other ways to enjoy it. Think on a popsicle stick, in a pudding and what not. Try adding some crushed mint leaves and lime juice to usual coconut water to make it more interesting.
2. Peppermint Tea
Peppermint Tea is a delicious and relaxing beverage that has numerous health benefits. Whether you are preparing it from a tea bag or using fresh leaves, peppermint tea can be made in a matter of minutes. Introducing a batch of iced peppermint tea to a summer party is an invigorating experience! All you’ll need is:
- 3-5 mint tea bags (or 30 fresh peppermint leaves)
- 4 cups (32 ounces) water
- Lemon or honey to taste (optional)
3. Watermelon Lime Juice Cooler
This super refreshing Watermelon Lime Cooler is a great way to beat the heat on hot summer days. Best of all, it takes a few minutes to prepare.
What you need is:
- 2 cups chilled Watermelon chunks
- 1 tbsp Lime Juice
- Ice Cubes
- Few Basil or Mint Leaves
- 2 cups Seltzer or Club Soda (240ml)
Blend Watermelon chunks and Lime juice in a blender. Serve chilled.
4. Cucumber Mint Squash
Another tangy yet delicious drink loaded with detox properties. It is a perfect blend for a hot afternoon!
What you need is:
- Mint leaves – 1 cup
- Cucumber – 1/2 cup
- Lemon juice – 1 1/2 tbsp
- Water – 2 cup
- Honey – 1 tbsp to taste
- Salt – 1/2 tsp (to taste)
Blend everything in a blender. Add lemon juice after blending and mix it well. Filter the juice through a sieve and check the seasoning. Add if required. Serve chilled with ice cubes.
5. Strawberry Lemonade
There’s nothing that beats homemade lemonade, except adding strawberries to the mix!
What you need is:
- 2 cups fresh strawberries
- 3/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice, about 5 lemons
- Chilled Water
- 1 extra lemon, thinly sliced
Add strawberries and lemon juice to a blender and pulse until strawberries are liquid. Pour juice into a 1/2 gallon pitcher, add slices of lemon, and fill with chilled water. Don’t over fill pitcher with water, add just enough to make 1/2 gallon.
Try these delicious recipes out and let us know which ones were your favorites.
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#BeTheForce
Summer is here and as the weather is only going to get hotter, it’ll take a lot more effort to stay hydrated especially if you’re spending long hours outside. Continuous exposure to high temperature and humidity without any rest and fluids can lead to lack of energy, dizziness headache, weakness and sometimes severe cramps and fluid retention. Instead of eating heavy and hot food, you need something light – like some good summer salads!
During summer, our bodies crave for some chilled drink or ice cream due to the immense heat. But the fact that anything available outside is loaded with refined sugar and unhealthy fats, it might not be the best option as you need to keep your immunity up and stay cautious about your health. But we understand your craving and hence, here’s a healthier alternative – your very own hydrating summer bowl which will help you beat the heat and you can enjoy it guilt-free! 
