Hi all, 

We returned from the torrential rains in Kerala to the sizzling heat of Delhi!!. I literally stepped back as I came out of the Airport!

With the sun breathing down on us and temperatures rising to 40 and above we are left with parched throats, and we do the inevitable.... guzzle down the Aerated drinks! 

But here's something healthy again for you....

 In my previous posts dated 18th June 23 and 03 July 23, I had posted different kinds of healthy summer coolers to beat the heat and to quench our thirst! Many tried and loved it and so this time too I am sharing some more of my summer coolers though not just a cold drink but chilled cold soups too - (I love soups be it hot or cold), my own cold salad and homemade mango Ice cream too!

I eat a lot of Salads, Vegetables and Fruits and make my own combinations and dressings which my children say turn out well. So here I am sharing some of them ....  

SUMMER FIESTA 

                                MALTA / ORANGE MINT COOLER 

Serves 2 

INGREDIENTS:

Malta /Orange  Juice -  250 ml 

Water - -250 ml 

Lemon Juice - 170ml

Castor Sugar - 150 gm 
OR
Coconut Sugar / Coconut Palm Sugar -  150 gm 

Fresh Mint Leaves - 75gm

Malta / Orange Peel ( diced or shredded) - 75 to 100gm 

Ice cubes 

Garnish with Mint leaves and Orange Peels


METHOD:

1. Put washed mint leaves in a bowl .

2. Make the sugar syrup by boiling water and sugar (either with castor sugar or coconut sugar). Once sugar dissolves pour the syrup on top of the mint leaves. Cool at room temperature. 

3. Regarding sugar I used the Coconut Palm Sugar as against the white sugar as its a healthy option so the colour of the Juice becomes brown as you can see in the photo
 If you prefer the white sugar so the Malta colour doesn't change you can use that too.

.4. After pouring the boiled sugar syrup on the mint leaves, cool . Then add  the malta /orange juice, the lemon Juice. Top it with the diced or shredded peel of the malta /orange and a few fresh Mint leaves

5. Cover the vessel and keep it at room temperature for an hour or so  and then strain the Juice. 

6. After that Chill the juice for an hour or two . It should be chilled as it really tastes nice .

7. Before serving garnish it with few mint sprigs and diced malta /orange peel again .

8. Garnish with a slice of lemon / malta and serve .

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2.                 PINEAPPLE & RUM PUNCH WITH HONEY 

INGREDIENTS :

Pineapple Puree - made from 2 big slices 

Pineapple syrup - about 1/2 Cup (120ml)

Rum - 50 ml  

Honey - 2 tbsp 

2 to 3 Cherries for garnishing  

METHOD 

1. Mix the Pineapple Puree and the Pineapple Juice well.

2. Pour the Rum in a bowl and add honey. 

3. Pour the Pineapple mixture into the Rum and honey and mix well .

4. Stick a cherry and a slice of Pineapple on the Glass .

5. Serve chilled 

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Benefits of Pineapple and Malta fruits 

Pineapple:

Rich in Vitamin C , Pineapple helps our immune system and keeps skin healthy , aids digestion  and provides beta carotene

Malta

High in antioxidants, including vitamin C and flavonoids.

Supports heart health and may help reduce inflammation.

Do give a feed back on how you like the Summer Coolers and will send Beauty tips for Summer in the next 

So till then look up and make all the Summer Coolers in my previous posts and the ones I have given now and keep yourselves hydrated . 

Posting the Bulgar Salad and Cold Soups shortly so keep watching my blog for updates