It’s that time of the year again for those beautiful summer dresses, huge beach hats, and tropical vacation plans to surface and keep us busy during these hot months. But, what about food and drinks? Indeed those can’t just be left to chance as to where you holiday or swing by for dinner. Summertime is the hottest and driest season in most regions of the world. And something that affects a majority of the population is dehydration. So, keeping one’s body cool and hydrated should remain a priority whether you’re traveling or simply chilling at home. Trust Indians to have a solution to almost any problem, especially when it's related to a season that this country experiences frequently. So, in this post, we share the top 5 Indian drinks for summer that are sure to keep the scorching heat at bay, at least from your mind.
Aam Panna
Mango is more than just the Indian national
fruit. It is a favorite of all regions and all ages of people as they enjoy the
perks of living in a tropical nation. Aam Panna is a refreshing summer drink
packed with tangy flavors made by mixing raw mango with seasoning spices giving
it a lip-smacking sweet-sour-spicy taste that will sure to leave any Indian
with a feeling of nostalgia.
Jal Jeera / Shikanji
Another Indian street drink synonymous with
summers is lemonade. Better known as shikanji or jal jeera when prepared with a
lot of spices and mints to give it an elevated flavor base than simply sour
from the lemons.
Chhaach
One search on the web about “Indian cuisine near me” is sure to bring up an image of chhaach. It is a shared
beverage enjoyed with the first meal of the day in Rajasthan, Punjab, and
Haryana. It is made by blending curd consistently to retrieve buttermilk. Once
a thick shake is ready, it is topped off with roasted spices to aid in easy
digestion.
Thandai
Anyone who’s witnessed an Indian festival celebration called “Holi” would’ve tasted this delicious milk-based beverage called the “thandai.” It is made by mixing dry fruits and nuts into a cooling mixture of milk and other refreshing agents for a relishing taste.
Falooda
Falooda is also dubbed as a dessert for it is
significantly quite heavy as compared to all the beverages mentioned above.
Milk being the base, it is a heavy-topping drink with rose syrup, jelly cubes,
ice cream, and vermicelli. It is as heavy as it is nutritious.
