Summer means drinking juicy summer fruits and soft drinks to beat the heat and stay hydrated. We give up heavy, fatty foods and crave cold beverages to quench our thirst. And the best way to drink these drinks is to make them with summer fruits. Mango, watermelon, cantaloupe, litchi – all these juicy fruits that have high water content turn excellent food items into drinks. If you are already consuming mango shake and watermelon juice, then give muskmelon a chance as well. The soft, mushy pulp of melon tastes great when eaten as a drink.
Melon not only tastes good, but it also provides many flavors nutritional benefits, “Cantaloupe is loaded with immune-boosting vitamin C and vitamin A,” says ‘Healing Foods’, a book by DK Publishing. It’s rich in antioxidants that help detox the body and skin, and its high fiber content. Helps keep our digestive system running smoothly.”
Now that we have many reasons to explore this fruit, let us see how you can consume it as a hydrating and soothing drink.
Here are 5 refreshing musk drinks that you must try:
1. Melon Juice
Just like with watermelon juice, all you have to do is mix chopped oysters with a little water. Then add a pinch of black salt to it and add some mint leaves to it. Fresh glass of juice is ready.
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Watermelon juice is a super hydrating drink.
2. Melon and Kiwi Smoothie
In this smoothie recipe, you can use either pieces of watermelon or oysters. Mix with some chopped kiwi, grapes, banana and plum. Toss in a blender, add some oats, add milk and honey and blend to make a delicious smoothie. Click here for the recipe,
3. Melon Milkshake
Give mango milkshake a break and try this super creamy and delicious milkshake made with cantaloupe. This shake is further flavored with cream and vanilla essence and paired with ice cream and crushed ice for the perfect summer vibe. Click here for the recipe.
4. Oyster Mojito
This premier weekend-specialty cocktail will rejuvenate you like no other. Blend watermelon pieces with some sugar, mint leaves and lemon juice. Pour it into a glass, add some white rum and pour soda water on top.
5. Musk Iced Tea
Tea lovers can quell their caffeine craving while hydrating themselves with this muskmelon iced tea. Make tea as you normally would – boil water with sugar and tea. Filter it and cool it. Make a puree of watermelon cubes, add to cold tea and strain again. Stir in some lemon juice and ice, and the perfect iced tea for your summer is ready.
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Iced tea is a perfect summer drink.
Take the benefits of melon in different ways. Try these drinks and stay cool this summer.