Refreshing thirst quenchers you can whip up at home

New Delhi, May 19 (IANS) The mercury is soaring high and heat is making us draw deeper breaths. The scorching heat outside and the stuffy indoors call out for some delicious thirst quenchers -- the better id they asre in the DIY (do it yourself mode).

All you need are some delicious fruits, juices, a muddle, blender, and a shaker. Chop, blend and shake and voila -- delicious wonders served up in a glass!

Chef Atul Shankar Mishra of The Royal Plaza hotel shares some simple mocktail recipes that are easy to whip up.

• Cucumber Squash

  Ingredients
  Mint leaves: 100gms
  Cucumber: 1
  Lime juice: 15 ml
  Sugar syrup: 15 ml
  Sprite: 1 Can
  Black salt: As per taste

  Method
  Put all the ingredients, except the Sprite, in a blender and whizz. Once they are well- blended, add the Sprite and combine or shake. Serve chilled with a cucumber wheel garnish and a thick straw.

• Orange Mint Mojito

  Ingredients
  Orange chunks: 6
  Brown sugar: 1 cube
  Lime juice: 15 ml
  Mint leaves: 100 gm
  Sprite: 1 can

  Recipe
  Combine all the ingredients, except the Sprite, and muddle. Once everything comes together and all the gorgeous fragrance and flavours are released, top it up with Sprite. Serve chilled and garnish with orange wedges.

• Pineapple Punch

  Ingredients
  Basil leaves: 100 gms
  Pineapple chunks: 6
  Lime juice: 15 ml
  Sugar syrup: 15 ml
  Soda: 1 Can

  Recipe
  Muddle all the ingredients, except the soda, well. Once they all combine and come together nicely and the juices flow, top it up with soda. Serve chilled with a pineapple chunk and basil leaves garnish.

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• Virgin Hakka

  Ingredients

  Lychee, lime, coconut, passion fruit
  Lychee juice
  Ice cubes

  Method
  Combine all the fruits in a shaker while topping it up with lychee juice and ice cubes. Shake well to combine. Pour out in a serving glass and serve chilled.

• Green Nile

  Ingredients
  Kiwi, ginger, coriander leaves, lime, lychee
  Apple juice
  Ice cubes

  Method
  Put together all the ingredients, including the ice but not the apple juice and combine with a good shake. Add apple juice, combine again. Pour out in a serving glass and serve chilled

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• Kiwi and lime mocktail

  Method
  Kiwi, kiwi syrup, Passion fruit juice, passion fruit syrup, lime juice, jasmine tea, ice cubes

  Method
  Shake all the ingredients, including the ice cubes, and combine well. Pour in a serving glass and top it up with ice cubes. Garnish with a kiwi wheel on a stick.

  With all these recipes, this summer sure is going to be exciting.

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