Squad Fit: Five Drinks You Should Have This Summer

Nothing can replace water, true. But just drinking water all day can get boring! It is bad enough that you have to put up with the scorching heat of May-June months, why let heat get in the way of treating yourself a little everyday. And by treat, we mean cool, lip-smackin’ summer goodness! So beat the toasty summer heat with these yummy and chilled non-alcoholic drinks.

Pick a day and get all the ingredients you need for your glass of heaven so you don’t have to run around when you get the craving. Just make sure that you have ice. A LOT OF ICE.

(ice ice baby….)

Pineapple-Mint water

In a jar or thick glass, muddle some mint leaves and pineapple pieces. Don’t slush the pineapple, muddle it just until it has released its juice. Add a whole lot of ice cubes and some water. Mix and refrigerate for a couple of hours or even overnight.

Rooh Afza lemonade

This is as easy as it gets. You can make a whole pitcher of this and still run out in a few minutes. In a pitcher, put a few tablespoons of Rooh Afza and squeeze a few tablespoons of lemon juice. Add some water to dilute the concentrate and then add more depending on how many people you are serving. Add lots of ice cubes and ‘dive in’. The ratio of the concentrate and lemon juice depends on your taste - you can keep adding either ingredient even after you have mixed them in water.

Pomegranate and orange juice

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Just mix pomegranate and orange juice (fresh or ready made), add ice cubes and water. Have a go. This is a sure shot thirst quencher!

You can substitute water for soda or sparkling water.

Mango Smoothie

Take full advantage of the seasonal fruit! Pulp some mango in the blender with no other ingredient. Then add milk, ice cubes and little bit of sugar as per taste. You can replace milk with vanilla ice cream. Blend to perfection and sip away your summer blues.

You can do the same with bananas or strawberry.

Healthy Green Smoothie

Blend together half a cucumber, a cup of green grapes, half a cup of spinach, two small chopped up kiwis , water and ice cubes. A sweet and refreshing drink for any time of the day!