With the hot summer picking up, it’s time to churn ice, squeeze some lemon along with a spoonful of Sugar and make the humble Lemonade (Indian Shikanji ) to beat the heat. Gone are the days when Fizz of the cola and other cold drinks were considered as the only solution to fight the scorching sunny day.

As people become more and more health conscious, Cold drinks have been replaced by Cold-pressed juices. Alcoholic drinks are no more as cool as Non-Alcoholic drinks, natural coolants and special mocktails are filling the bar counter.

Be it your Kids or your guests, you would definitely want to serve them a frosty sip of fresh lemonade to quench their thirst on one of these hot days. Why always make simple lemonade when “Exotic-n-Easy” Fame Meera Girdhar, who is also a kids recipes expert has shared refreshing Mocktail recipes.

Meera Says –

“Presentation is the most important thing when you are serving a glass of juice to your kids, so don’t forget to style your glass while you present it to your young critics.”

Easy Non-alcoholic Drinks For Hot Summers

1. Cucumber Lemonade

This is one refreshing drink which you should have every time you plan to go out in sun for a very long time because cucumber has a natural tendency to cool down the body. Cucumber lemonade is not only refreshing but would keep your body hydrated for a very long time.

To make Cucumber lemonade peel and cut 2 cucumbers, squeeze 2 lemons and 3 tablespoon of sugar and few leaves of mint. Blend them nicely and strain it. Add Soda to fill the glass and you are ready to serve it by garnishing it with cucumber slices.

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Cucumber Lemonade

Recipe by Meera Girdhar

In summers, we always look for something cool and refreshing. I remember, my mom used to give us cucumber with salt and lemon whenever we are travelling in summers, so that we can beat the heat and stay cool. This drink is inspired by my mom’s way of keeping us cool…. it has all the freshness of mint, cucumber with a sweetness of sugar and a tinge of lemon to stay fit and cool ……

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2. Strawberry Lemonade

Simple, seasonal and sizzling cold, strawberry lemonade will hit your all-season sweet spot as this drink has added honey to give the extra sweetness to the drink.

To make this mocktail, all you need is strawberry of course, but you also need lemon and mint without which there is no refreshing drink in the world. Just blend strawberries, honey and lemon juice, add few more chopped strawberry to give the slushy texture and garnish – yes you know it with mint leaves.

Strawberry Lemonade

Recipe by Meera Girdhar

Colorful days are here. When your emotions are flying you high in the air of romance and love. For your spouse you would like to serve something which enhances your love and your bonding.

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3. Strawberry Coconut Lemonade

This pink colored lemonade is delectable and delicate drink which is perfect for your summertime parties with friends. Why should lemonade be always boring?

To make this pink Lemonade, chop Strawberries, crush mint leaves and slice lemons, muddle them nicely in a glass. Add Coconut water, Soda and ice cubes. Coconut water is known for its health benefits so why not make this low calorie drink for the coming hot days.

Strawberry Coconut Lemonade

Recipe by Meera Girdhar

for my upcoming friends get-together, this time I thought of serving them something refreshing, tasty and healthy. I made this drink with the taste of strawberry, nutrients of coconut and freshness of lime. Do share your surprise and appreciation of your friends.

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4. Raw Mango Chiller

A different version of traditional Aam Panna. Raw mangoes give a tangy flavor to the drink and should be consumed when in the season. To Savor the Classy Flavour of Mango, All you need it raw mangoes, mint leaves and lots of ice-cubes. Add the dash of roasted cumin powder and black salt to give a perfect tangy taste to chill your drying throat.

Raw Mango Chiller

Recipe by Meera Girdhar

Unripe mangoes are of full of vitamin B, vitamin C and antioxidants. When we drink unripe mango juice it keeps our body hydrated (prevents loss of sodium chloride and iron due to excessive sweating)

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5. Paan Lemonade Mojito

If you belong to UP and have not tasted Banarasi Paan then there is something wrong with you as a foodie. This delicacy from Uttar Pradesh (one of the states of India and is famous for the ancient city of Varanasi and its Banarasi Paan).

To make this lemonade you need the meetha Paan and lime juice, Chop 1 Meetha paan (You can get from any Paan Shop –found everywhere in India), cut lemon slices, sugar and ½ cup water muddle it, add sprite and garnish it with mouth freshener.

Paan Lemonade Mojito

Recipe by Meera Girdhar

Being a North Indian I sometimes enjoy meetha paan after dinner. As now a days lots of innovation is seen in food so just tried to use the freshness of paan leaves with lemon… me and my family loved it …. if you are a paan lover do try this……..

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6. Pineapple Lemonade

Let’s agree we all love change, Pineapple Lemonade is a breezing fresh drink where simple old traditional lemonade gets the flavor of Pineapple. To make this We need 1 Medium Size Pineapple, 3 tablespoons of Lemon juice, 1 tablespoon of Sugar and mint leaves, Blend and strain and add Soda water and serve it Chill.

Pineapple Lemonade

Recipe by Meera Girdhar

Summers are approaching and this time we have desire for refreshing drinks. Lemonade has served us over the years but drinking Lemonade again and again makes it too monotonous. So to break this monotony we can add pineapple to Lemonade.

This will make it new, more enjoyable and would even surprise those who haven't expected this. Even if we serve it in parties or to children when they are back home from playground after getting dehydrated.

It will also remind us if we change a bit in our life, it becomes more charming and more refreshing.

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7. Fruity Mocktail

Perfect party Planning drink. Get the fruit juices from the market, Add fresh fruits of your choice. Fine Chop fruits like apple, Cherry, orange, and Pineapple. Add Lichee juice and apple juice and mix it well. Add all the chopped fruits. Fill the Glass with Sparkling water or Soda. Don’t forget the presentation.

Fruity Mocktail

Recipe by Meera Girdhar

An all time favourite drink with a sweet blend of a variety of fruit juices and fruits. Nice option for party. _x000D_

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8. Mango Apple Fusion

Savor the Classy Flavor of Mango Juice, Chop and blend 1 Riped Mango with 1 tablespoon of Sugar, Add 200 ml of Apple Juice, Fill the rest of the glass with Sparkling water or Soda and serve Chill.

Mango Apple Fussion

Recipe by Meera Girdhar

Simple and easy fusion drink to serve your kids, family and friends……

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9. Guava Slush

A Slush is little thicker than a lemonade. Making guava juice would mean that you are straining all the pulp of guava but if you want to enjoy the true goodness of this sweet fruit then slush is the answer.

To make Guava Slush, deseed the guava and puree it. Add lemon juice, honey, and mint and Soda water to this puree. Blend it with the muddler. Don’t forget to decorate the serving glass with Red Chilli flakes. This is the authentic ways to have guavas in northern India

Guava Slush

Recipe by Meera Girdhar

Guava is one of my favourite fruit. Being from north India and Kanpur I enjoyed lots of guava in my childhood. Just trying to give my favourite fruit flavour in a drink. This is very cool and refreshing with a nice light green colour and mint enhances its freshness ….. altogether perfect summer drink…

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10. Ice Cream Soda

You can make Ice cream soda in three variant be it chocolate Ice cream soda or chocolate lovers or Strawberry Soda or Orange soda, they will bring your childhood memories back as the colors will enthrall you.

To make any Ice Soda all you need is 2 scoops of Vanilla ice cream, Soda, Ice cubes and the syrup or squash of chocolate, strawberry or orange to bring out the flavour you want to sip.

Ice-Cream Soda

Recipe by Meera Girdhar

“Dil toh bachha hai ji……” My friends were one day talking about their childhood and sharing their experiences. It was so fun. Everyone decided to rotate the bottle and decide who would organize the next gathering. The bottle stopped at me. Although, I accepted the challenge, I was in a dilemma how to attract a child’s mind. Suddenly, colors came to my mind and made this beverage, which is, full of colors. They were all astonished at my idea. Thought to share with you. You may also remember those fun days……

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11. Vanilla Blue

Why should drinks always be red or orange in color? Let’s try something different. Vanilla Blue is one just perfect drink which breaks the monotony of Red and orange. To make this drink for your porch sipping evening, Add 2 scoops of Vanilla ice cream, 1 Tablespoon of citrus blue and Soda, Garnish with lemon slices and mint leaves. Don’t you think it will set the perfect mood for a sunset?

Vanilla Blue Drink

Recipe by Meera Girdhar

Any party or gathering is incomplete without a drink. This light blue colour drink is perfect for summer parties.

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12. Strawberry Vanilla Shake

Remember those childhood days when milkshakes were the best thing to have after a fighting game of football. As the spirit of the game used to be alive, winning the milkshake competition was another challenge of the day.

A mustache of milk froth was a nostalgia. To make the strawberry Vanilla shake, you would need strawberries, 1 glass of chilled milk and a scoop of Vanilla ice. Blend it and garnish it with few chopped strawberries. Serve chill.

Strawberry Vanilla Shake

Recipe by Meera Girdhar

Exam time is the most difficult time for moms to make kids happy as they have lots of pressure and stress of studies. So to neutralise the stress level of my daughter I served her, her favourite fresh strawberries milk shake with vanilla ice cream ….. which she enjoyed a lot……

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13. Fruit And Nut Smoothie

If you feel eating fruits is an exercise then drink it. To make this smoothie, Add 4 strawberries, 1 Riped Banana, 1 tablespoon of chopped Almonds, 1 cup of Vanilla ice-cream, Cranberry crush, 1 tablespoon of cocoa powder and Sugar. Just blend it and you will love serving it.

Fruit And Nut Smoothie

Recipe by Meera Girdhar

OMG….What a challenge it is to make my daughter eat fruits. As a determined mother, I invented this recipe having banana, strawberry, dry fruits etc. mixed in her favorite chocolate base and serve her in no time. Do try this with your loved ones

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14. Strawberry Frappe

Enjoy the restaurant style frappe at home. With Milk, strawberry syrup or crush, add a scoop of Vanilla ice-cream, blend it. You can add Milk ice cubes(just freeze milk in IceCube tray) and garnish it with Sweet Confetti.

Strawberry Frappe

Recipe by Meera Girdhar

We all love strawberies and now you can enjoy much fancied frappe of restaurants or cafes at your home with all members

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Final Words

All of the Above refreshing, out of the box Lemonade and mocktail recipes have been shared by Meera Girdhar.

She is a versatile personality, passionate about cooking and also about her work. She is a commerce post graduate handling HR in a start-up. Three years ago she started her cooking blog www.exoticneasy.com with a motive of helping people to make exotic dishes in the easiest manner.

Her style was to prepare dishes rich in nutrition and also rich in taste. She got inspired by the culinary skills of both her mother and father. Today preparing and learning new dishes enthuse her and she looks forward to opportunities to walk into the kitchens of famous restaurants to understand nuances of cooking.

Her simplistic techniques help to make extremely complicated looking dishes very easy. Her range of dishes varies from snacks to main course dishes, from desserts to range of refreshing drinks. She has won many accolades in her pursuit of her passion like Sanjeev Kapoor’s recipe of the month; Tarla Dalal’s recipe of the week etc. Follow Meera on Plattershare, Facebook and her blog Exotic-n-easy

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