On hot summer days, nothing can make us feel better than a cold and refreshing drink. Cold drinks not only quench thirst, but also help to cool the body. In this article, we introduce 15 delicious and varied cold drinks that can make hot summer days more pleasant for you.
1. Homemade lemonade
Lemonade is one of the most popular cold summer drinks. A simple combination of water, fresh lemon juice and sugar creates a cool and refreshing drink that can be varied by adding mint or ginger.
Ingredients: 6 lemons, 1 cup of sugar, 6 cups of water
How to prepare: take the juice of lemons. Dissolve the sugar in 1 cup of hot water. Mix lemon juice, sugar syrup and the rest of the water. Serve this cold drink with ice.
2. IT (Ice Tea)
Iced tea or iced tea is a cold drink that can be prepared with various types of tea. Black tea, green tea, or even fruit teas are all great options for making iced tea.
Ingredients: 4 tea bags, 4 cups of boiling water, 4 cups of cold water, sugar as desired
How to prepare: brew tea in boiling water. After 5 minutes, remove the tea bags. Add sugar and stir. Add cold water and let cool. Serve this cold drink with ice.
3. Mojito without alcohol
This cool drink is a combination of fresh mint, lemon juice, sugar and carbonated water, which has a fresh and pleasant taste.
Ingredients: 10 mint leaves, 2 tablespoons of sugar, juice of 2 lemons, 1 cup of carbonated water, ice
How to prepare: Crush mint and sugar in a glass. Add lemon juice. Fill the glass with ice and add sparkling water. Stir this cold drink and serve.
4. Cherry syrup
Cherry syrup is one of the traditional Iranian cold drinks that is prepared by combining water, sugar and fresh or dried cherries.
Ingredients: 2 cups of cherries, 1 cup of sugar, 4 cups of water
How to prepare: Boil cherries and sugar with 2 cups of water. Strain and add the rest of the water. Chill this cold drink in the refrigerator.
5. Fruit smoothie
Smoothies are cold drinks that are prepared by mixing fresh or frozen fruits with yogurt or milk, and in addition to cooling, they also provide many nutrients to the body.
Ingredients: 2 cups frozen mixed fruit, 1 cup yogurt, 1/2 cup milk
How to prepare: Put all the ingredients in a blender and mix until smooth. Serve this cold drink immediately.
6. Fresh fruit juice
Cold drinks made from fresh fruit juice such as watermelon, cantaloupe, or pineapple are not only cooling, but also rich in vitamins. Recipe for watermelon juice:
Ingredients: 4 cups of seedless watermelon, 1 tablespoon of lemon juice, mint (optional)
How to prepare: Puree the watermelon in a blender. Add lemon juice and strain. Serve this cold drink with ice and mint leaves.
7. Iced Latte
These cold drinks are a combination of coffee, milk and ice that can be served with different flavors such as vanilla or caramel.
Ingredients: 1 cup of cold coffee, 1/2 cup of milk, 2 tablespoons of sugar, ice
How to prepare: Mix coffee, milk and sugar in a blender with ice until it becomes foamy. Pour this cold drink in a glass.
8. Saffron and lemon syrup
Another Iranian cold drink that is a combination of saffron aroma, lemon sour taste and sugar sweetness.
Ingredients: 1/4 teaspoon of brewed saffron, 1/2 cup of lemon juice, 1/2 cup of sugar, 4 cups of water
How to prepare: Dissolve sugar in water. Add saffron and lemon juice. Chill this cold drink in the refrigerator.
9. Detox Water
Flavored water with fresh fruits and vegetables such as cucumber, lemon, mint or strawberry is a cold drink that not only cools, but also helps detoxify the body.
Ingredients: 8 cups of water, 1 chopped cucumber, 1 sliced lemon, 10 mint leaves
How to prepare: put all the ingredients in a pitcher and let it stay in the refrigerator for 2 hours. Serve this cold drink with ice.
10. Frappe
This Greek cold drink made from instant coffee, milk, sugar and crushed ice is a great option for coffee lovers.
Ingredients: 2 spoons of instant coffee, 2 spoons of sugar, 1/2 cup of water, 1/2 cup of milk, ice
How to prepare: Mix coffee, sugar and water in a blender with ice until it becomes foamy. Pour into a glass and add milk. Serve this cold drink with a straw.
11. Green smoothie
This cold and healthy drink is prepared by combining green leafy vegetables such as spinach or kale with fruits such as apple or pineapple and is rich in nutrients.
Ingredients: 1 cup of spinach, 1 apple, 1 banana, 1 cup of water
How to prepare: Put all the ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth. Serve this cold drink
12. Coconut water
A natural cold drink that is rich in electrolytes and helps maintain body water balance on hot days.
You can buy this cold drink ready or extract it from fresh coconut.
13. Kombucha h2
These cold fermented drinks made from tea contain probiotics and can help with digestive health. This cold drink is usually bought ready-made, but you can also make it at home, which is a long process.
14. Lacy
Indian cold drink made from a combination of yogurt, water and spices and can be sweet or salty.
Ingredients: 2 cups of yogurt, 1/2 cup of water, 2 tablespoons of sugar, 1/4 teaspoon of salt
How to prepare: Put all the ingredients in a blender and mix well. Serve this cold drink with ice.
15. Vegetable juice
A cold drink made from water made from vegetables such as carrots, celery, beets and cucumbers and is rich in vitamins and minerals.
Ingredients: 2 carrots, 2 stalks of celery, 1 cucumber, 1/4 beetroot
How to prepare: Put the vegetables in a juicer. Strain the vegetable juice. Serve this cold drink with ice.
Best Nutritions in Summer to Take
Summer with its hot and long days requires nutrition that keeps the body cool and fresh. Choosing the right foods and drinks can help prevent dehydration and heatstroke and increase the feeling of freshness and energy throughout the day. In this article, we introduce foods and drinks that are better to consume in summer.
1. Juicy fruits
Juicy fruits like watermelon, cucumber, cantaloupe and peach are the best options for summer. These fruits keep the body hydrated by having large amounts of water.
2. fresh vegetables
Vegetables such as lettuce, spinach, celery and mint are very suitable for summer due to their high water content and vitamins. Vegetable salads with the combination of these ingredients can be a healthy and cool meal.
3. cold drinks
Cold drinks such as lemonade, iced tea, coconut water, and alcohol-free mojitos are among the popular summer drinks that not only cool the body, but also have a pleasant taste.
4. yogurt and buttermilk
Yogurt and buttermilk are suitable options for summer because of their probiotics and cooling properties. Buttermilk can make digestion easier, especially with heavier foods.
5. Light and low-fat foods
Light and low-fat foods such as salads, cold soups, grilled fish and grilled chicken can be good choices for summer meals. In addition to not being heavy, these foods are easier to digest.
6. Fruit smoothies
Fruit smoothies are prepared by combining fresh fruits, ice and yogurt or milk. These cold drinks are rich in vitamins and nutrients and can replace a light meal.
7. Ice cream and ice drinks
Ice cream and ice drinks (frappes) are among the most popular cooling options in summer. These foods are loved by many people because of their sweet and cool taste.
8. Natural syrups
Natural syrups such as cherry syrup and Sekanjebin are good options for cooling the body in summer. In addition to cooling, these syrups also have medicinal properties.
9. Seafood
Seafood such as fish and shrimp are suitable options for summer because of their omega-3 fatty acids and high protein. These foods are usually light and low-fat and are recommended for summer nutrition.
10. a lot of water
Drinking enough water throughout the day is very important. Water is the most important drink to keep the body hydrated on hot summer days.
If you are looking for ingredients for cold and cool summer drinks, Faraz Hypermarket can be your best shopping destination.
Conclusion
Considering the hot summer days and the need to consume cold drinks to keep the body cool and fresh, choosing quality raw materials is of particular importance. By shopping at Faraz Hypermarket, you ensure that you have fresh and healthy ingredients available. Enjoy the hot summer days more. Cold drinks can effectively keep your body hydrated and increase the feeling of freshness and energy throughout the day. Therefore, Faraz Hypermarket is the best place to buy ingredients for cold drinks.
