When the mercury soars, nothing compares to chilled, refreshing, good-and-nourishing stuff. Want to enjoy some ultimate summer refreshers at home or even party it up in summer? Choose any of these best summer drinks that would keep you refreshed and beaming. Rujuta Diwekar's expert advice has curated all these options for this season. 

Mint coconut water:

Rich in electrolytes, coconut water rapidly hydrates the body. Add a few mint leaves and a squeeze of lemon for the perfect zing. 

Ingredients: 1 glass of fresh coconut water, 5 mint leaves, ½ lemon. 

Sattu Cooler (Recommended by Rujuta Diwekar)

A high-protein drink from roasted gram flour. It cools the body and keeps you satiated for long.

 Ingredients: 2 tbsp sattu, 1 glass cold water, 1 pinch salt, a squeeze of lemon, roasted cumin powder. 

Watermelon Basil Drink 

Watermelon is 92% water! The perfect refreshing combination with fresh basil for a cool and tasty treat. 

Ingredients: 1 cup watermelon cubes, 4 basil leaves, a pinch of honey optional, and ice cubes. 

Cucumber Lime Sparkler 

This one is a must-have for summer cocktail parties. Light, bubbly, and super fresh. 

Ingredients: ½ cucumber (thinly sliced), juice of 1 lime, sparkling water, and mint. 

Aam Panna 

This is an apple-mango drink that proves its worth against heatstroke. It is a traditional and tasty beverage. 

Ingredients: 1 raw mango, jaggery 1 tbsp, mint, cumin, salt, water. 

These summer drink recipes are not only nutritious, but also can be easily prepared at home. Add refreshing cocktails to your day, or just try it out for something new; these refreshing summer drinks are your access this season! 

Be cool, hydrate, and sip summer with Food Fantasy!