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Guava and Lychee Cooler Guava and lychee cooler is delicate and refreshing summer drinks. Both guava and lychee are in peak season and so here is a yummy summer drink. You can also use this combo to make cocktail drink or add fruit punch take this juice to the next level. Try this,you will surely love it. Ingredients Guava- 4 small Lychee-8-10 Sugar- 2 tbs Ginger- 1 thin slice Lemon juice- 1/2 lemon Mint leaves- 2-3 Ice crushed- 1 cup water or fruit punch-2 1/2 cup Cut guava into small pieces. Peel lychee skin and remove seeds.  Add the lychee flesh,chopped guava, sliced ginger, mint leaves and water. Blend in a mixture till it is pulpy.Strain the juice and remove the seeds of the guava. Stir in sugar and lemon juice and crushed ice. Serve with mint leaves or lemon wedges. Try this Hope you will all enjoy!

Apricot Mango Juice Chilled mango apricot juice is fresh flavored and refreshing summer drink. Since it is season we are getting lots of fresh mango and apricot in the market. Mangoes and apricot goes well together with the creamy sweetness of mango and the musky sweet and tart taste of apricot.Apricot like mango is a healthy fruit with fiber and beta-carotene Try this,you will surely love it. Ingredients Ripe mango- 2 medium Apricot-3 Sugar- 1 tbs Lemon juice- 1/2 chilled ice water In a blender/food processor add peeled and chopped mangoes. Take off the kernel of apricot,roughly chop and add to the blender. Add sugar,lemon juice and ice chilled water or a few ice cubes  and pulse till nice and smooth. Serve chilled. Try this, Hope you will all enjoy!

Mango Smoothie Do you love mangoes? If you are a mango- lover this recipe is perfect for you. Mango is a summer staple in my household and one of my favorite fruits. Every summer, I plan so many desserts with mangoes. This yummy healthy drink tastes no less than a dessert. It is creamy and thick with a custard-like texture. Smoothies are something you crave for on hot summer days for instant refreshment, and this smoothie reminds you of the taste of the tropics. This smoothie is nourishing and satisfying and gives you an instant energy boost. Mango is rich in nutrients, antioxidants, and fiber and is good for your overall health. For a healthier and filling smoothie add flax seeds or chia seeds. If you love to experiment with different smoothie flavors try adding fruits like cherry, strawberry, or peaches to your mango smoothie. The recipe can be both dairy and dairy-free. So I am sharing two mango smoothie recipes today. If you are using yogurt, choose low fat, Greek yogurt w...

Mint Lemonade Mint Lemonade is a delightful thirst quencher, cool and refreshing. It has a kick of ginger. Try this you will surely love it. Ingredients Lemon juice- Juice of two lemon Ginger-1 inch thick peice Mint-  10-15 leaves Sugar- 1/3 cup Salt- a pinch Ice cubes In a sauce pan combine sugar and 1/2 cup of water. Simmer in medium flame till all the sugar dissolves. Allow the sugar syrup to cool. Make a paste of mint and ginger. Add the sugar syrup and lemon juice,strain using a sieve. Add two cups of water (instead of water you can add club soda or sparkling water). Fill glass with ice and pour the mint lemonade. Garnish with mint springs and sliced lemon and serve immediately . Try this Hope you will all enjoy!

Raspberry Mint Agua Fresca Agua fresca is a refreshing Mexican drink made from fruits,grains,herbs and sugar syrup. Raspberry and mint is a refreshing combo. You can also make agua fresca with mango,pineapple guava etc. Recipe source: Williams Sonoma, Essentials of Breakfast and Brunch. Ingredients Super fine sugar- 1/3 cup Raspberries 20-25 Mint leaves a few Lemon juice- 1/2 lemon  Ice cubes In a sauce pan combine sugar and 1/2 cup of water. Simmer in medium flame till all the sugar dissolves. Allow the sugar syrup to cool. In a blender make a puree of raspberry and mint. Strain using a sieve  and add the sugar syrup and lemon juice and  one and half cup of water.Fill glass with ice and pour the raspberry juice. Garnish with mint springs and serve immediately . Try this Hope you will all enjoy!

Pomegranate lemonade is refreshing and healthy drink. The sweet and tart sweet pomegranate goes well with tangy  lemon .I used the Meyer lemons which is sweeter than regular lemons. Adjust sugar as per your taste. Ingredients Pomegranate juice- 3/4 cup Lemon juice- 3/4 cup Water- 4 cup Ice as  needed For the simple syrup Sugar- 3/4 cup Water - 3/4 cup Pinch of salt To make the simple syrup add sugar and water  into a sauce pan and bring it to rolling boil. Make sure the sugar is completely dissolved. Add a pinch of salt and allow to cool completely. Squeeze lemon juice and extract juice from the pomegranates (you  can also use store brought pomegranate juice). Mix this with water and the simple syrup. Use half of the simple syrup first and check. Adjust sweetness according to taste. Serve with ice cubes and mint leaves. Try this Hope you all enjoy!

Mango Lassi Mango lassi is a smooth and rich summer drink which is refreshing and tastes heavenly! It is a combination of yogurt and mango pulp with the inviting flavor of cardamon.This is a sweet drink mostly served at the end of a grand meal.You can also make it rich by adding a pinch of saffron or ground pistachios on the top. Ingredients Ripe Mango- 2 Yogurt- 1 cup Sugar- 3 tsp (According to taste) Cardamon powder- a pinch Rose water- 1/2 tsp Crushed ice Chopped mangoes or ground pistachios for garnish In a blender/food processor add peeled and chopped mangoes,sugar,yogurt and 1/2 cup cold water (or milk) and pulse till nice and smooth. Add crushed ice,cardamon powder and rose water and mix. Serve chilled. Try this Hope you will all enjoy!