A summer party calls for some refreshing mocktail Ideas especially when You have some teetotalers on the list.  During Summers some great fruits which are naturally sweet and juicy, just perfect for a refreshing drink idea, are readily available. Litchi here in the north of India is seen ...

Khus Or Vetiver is a herb mentioned in Ayurvedic Texts as one of the cooling herbs, and as a great blood purifier. The dried grassy shrub of Vetiveria Zizinoides and it has an earthy woody aroma which is very refreshing and due to its coolant property, it makes a great drink. Khus sharbat holds a ...

Pineapple Thai cooler is one recipe which is like a daring attempt to bring Thai flavours to the classic PinaColada as I wanted to omit the Coconut milk. I somehow had never liked Pina Colada, despite a great fan of coconut flavours. Somehow it never worked for me. Eating a pineapple by itself ...

Thandai or the milk flavoured with almonds, fennel, cardamom, Rose and saffron. A traditional festive drink.  Mention of Thandai brings a frame full of colours in mind, as Thandai is traditionally served during the celebrations of  the Holi festival. A tall glass of this flavorful rich milk based ...

Sattu is a poor man's meal. This saying is popular in Rural India, where Sattu is considered as a complete nutritious meal. Sattu is powdered black chana. It is high in proteins, fiber, and nutrients and the same time an excellent coolant. Sattu to me is an example of one ingredient which is ...

Red wine citrus sangria in the middle of summers , looks like a perfect drink for now, and more so after my recent trip to Spain. After reaching any  city, we would stroll our bags , pull ourselves, looking not so strange in the new city and looking for our Air BNB address through the Google maps , ...

Quick Kharbooja cooler is one drink which I found a great way of quick hydration in humid summers. Consuming a glass of kharbooja drink in morning helps in great digestion. It is a good source of carotenes, Vitamin C and A, and is great for hair and skin. Cantaloupe drink Peak summers routine in ...

Panakam is cooling traditional summer drink made in South India during Ram Navami, and is super easy to make. Holy basil leaves are used as a garnish as an auspicious symbol. Panakm is a blend of jaggery, ginger powder, cardamom powder, pepper, and edible camphor. A dash of lemon makes it all ...