Virgin Mango Colada

About this Recipe...

This is my take on to a alcohol free colada drink recipe and its mango colada. Traditionally mango colada, piña colada is a kind of a cocktail drink which is made with rum. But I made this drink alcohol free so that kids can also enjoy it on this hot weather. The creaminess of coconut milk and fresh mango make this drink a refreshing cooler which can be enjoyed as a drink or a dessert, because the consistency of this drink is quite thick. You can also make mango piña colada by adding fresh pineapple but i love the flavor of fresh mangos and this is the season of mangos so no compromise with the taste of mango.

Ingredients

• 1 Medium sized mango chopped
• 1/2 Cup Coconut milk
• 1 Tbsp Lime juice
• 2 Tbsp Sugar (optional)
• 1/2 Cup Crushed ice
• 1/2 Cup Cold water

Directions

1. In a blender, blend all the ingredients together until desired consistency is reached.
2. Your mango colada is ready, Pour the drink in a serving glass and serve it chilled.

Aam Panna

About this Recipe...

Aam Panna is a Indian summer cooler, famous for its heat resistant properties. It is made with raw green mango, mint leaves and few spices and it is lightly green in color. This tangy drink is considered as a very healthy and tasty drink and it can fight against the intensive heat strokes.

The consistency of this drink is quite watery and there is no particular measurement of sugar, salt and spices. You can definitely adjust water and spices as per your preference. It has the perfect balance of sweetness and sourness.

This is the season of mango and raw mangoes are easily available in indian grocery stores here in USA. Though the weather is not that much hot here but by seeing plenty of mangoes in stores, I got the perfect excuse to make this drink at home. You can make this drink and store in in refrigerator for at least upto 1 week. So whenever you feel like drinking some cooler, just open your refrigerator and have it.

Ingredients

• 1 Medium size Raw mango
• 1/4 Cup Mint leaves
• 1/2 tsp Salt
• 1/2 tsp Black salt
• 1/4 tsp Roasted cumin powder
• 1/4 tsp Black pepper powder
• 3 Tbsp Sugar
• 4 Cups Cold water

Directions

1. Wash the mango and put it into a pressure cooker with sufficient amount of water.
2. Cook it for 3-4 whistles and switch off the flame.
3. Let it cool down and then peel the skin of the mango and get the pulp with the help of a spoon.
4. Now transfer the mango pulp in a blender along with rest of the ingredients and water and blend everything nicely.
5. Your refreshing Aam panna is ready, pour it in a serving glass and serve it with iced cubes.
6. Sometime, I make Aam Panna w/o mint leaves also, it also tastes equally good.
   

Notes:

1. Instead of boiling the mango in pressure cooker, you can roast it in stove top or oven. It will give a nice smoky taste. 
2. If the mango is too fibrous, then stain it before making the panna.
3. You can replace jaggery with sugar.
4. The measurement of spices depends upon your taste, you can increase or decrease it.

Jal Jeera

About this Recipe...

Jal Jeera is a Indian summer drink mostly popular in northern India. It is a cool and refreshing drink flavored with roasted cumin seed powder, mint-coriander leaves, freshly squeezed lime juice and other spices. Drinking Jal jeera in hot summer days is very beneficial as it aids in digestion and keeps the body cool against the heat stroke.

As the summer has started, almost every day I am preparing some kind of cooling drink to keep my body cool. Making all these summer drinks regularly is really fun and I enjoyed it a lot. Every home has a different recipe of making Jal jeera, some make it with tamarind and some uses lime juice. I prefer to add lime juice, though sometime I make it with tamarind juice or some days I used both. It all depends upon the availability of ingredients at my kitchen or if I want to change the taste of the drink then I used the other alternative. Another important ingredient of this drink is black salt, it is a great digestive aid and also rich in minerals and other vital nutrients.

You can make this drink in large quantity and it can be stored in refrigerator for at least 4-5 days, since it has lime juice or tamarind, it does not spoil very quickly. So in hot days whenever you feel like drinking some chilled drink, just open your refrigerator and enjoy this chilling and refreshing drink.

Ingredients

• 1/4 Cup Mint leaves
• 1/4 Cup Coriander/cilantro leaves
• 1 tsp Chopped ginger
• 1 tsp Roasted cumin powder
• Salt to taste
• 2 Tbsp Sugar
• 1/2 tsp Black salt
• 1/4 tsp Dry mango powder or aamchur powder
• 2 Tbsp Lime juice
• 3 Cups Water

Directions

1. Wash and rinse the mint and coriander leaves.
2. Now in a blender, add the leaves and all the other ingredients with 1/2 cup of water and blend it to a smooth paste.
3. Now strain the mixture through a strainer to get a clear drink.
4. Add 3 cups of water on it, stir it nicely, your jal jeera drink is ready.
5. garnish it with lime and mint leaves and serve it chill.

Avocado Raspberry Smoothie

About this Recipe...

The combination of avocado and raspberry in a smoothie gives a divine and creamy taste. You only require few ingredients and this healthy, creamy and tasty smoothie is ready to drink. Have this quick, healthy and thick smoothie for your breakfast or have it as a nutritious beverage after your daily workout.
I love the creaminess of avocados, so always love to incorporate it in my diet. Avocado tastes delicious in any form, so if you love this fruit then try this simple recipe and you will definitely love it.

Ingredients

• 1 Ripe Avocado
• 1/4 Cup Raspberry
• 1/4 Cup Yoghurt
• Sugar or honey as per taste
• 1 tsp Vanilla Extract(optional)
• Milk (optional)

Directions

1. Cut the avocado in half, take out the stone and scoop out all the flesh.
2. Transfer it to a blender. Now add raspberries, yoghurt, sugar or honey and vanilla extract.
3. Blend it to a smooth purée, if it's too thick then add some milk and again blend it to a desired consistency.
4. Now pour the mixture to a glass and garnish it with raspberry and enjoy.

Mango Milkshake

About this Recipe...

Mango Milkshake is a very easy drink recipe which you can prepare in very less time. It's a simple, healthy, tasty and very yummy beverage...loved by everyone. The best summer drink requires very less ingredient to make. All though you can try lots of variation with it, but today I am posting the simplest way to make it...

Ingredients

• 1 Large ripe mango
• 1 Cup Chilled milk
• Sugar or honey as per taste
• Vanilla Extract (optional)
• Ice cubes (optional)

Directions

1. Wash, peel and cut the mango in small pieces, discard the seed.
2. Transfer the mango pieces to a blender jar. Add milk, vanilla extract, sugar or honey and ice cubes.
3. Blend until smooth and creamy. Now pour the shake into serving glass and enjoy this refreshing drink.