Are you feeling parched and dehydrated no matter how much water you drink? The hot summer sun not only drains me but even my skin has been feeling hot and sensitive lately. I realised that simply drinking lots of water and following a skincare routine just won’t cut it. But a refreshing summer drink surely will…or say 4 of them.
While searching for some yummy drink ideas to keep me refreshed this summer, I stumbled upon some amazing recipes that have tons of skincare benefits too. Check them out.
Tadgola Cooler
Staying hydrated never felt this delicious. This tadgola fruit juice is now my favourite summer drink. It’s loaded with minerals and antioxidants and has amazing cooling properties.
What You Need
- 4 tadgola (peeled and diced)
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 7 ice cubes
- 2 teaspoons chia seeds
How To Make It
- Add the diced tadgola, sugar, lemon juice, and ice cubes to a blender and blend.
- Put the chia seeds in a tall glass.
- Transfer the juice from the blender into the glass. Stir and enjoy.
Watermelon Slushie
Trust me, you’ve never tried a watermelon slushie that is this delicious and nutritious at the same time. This slushie contains Agave syrup which helps calm irritation and moisturise the skin while watermelon is loaded with essential nutrients.
What You Need
- 5 cups frozen watermelon
- ¼ cup lime juice
- 2 tablespoons agave syrup
- 6 mint leaves
- ¼ teaspoon xanthan gum (optional)
How To Make It
- Add all the ingredients to a blender.
- Pulse and blend the ingredients until the mixture looks thick and chunky.
- Serve in tall glasses and garnish with mint leaves.
Cucumber Refresher
You will never believe green juice could taste this delicious. If you’re a health freak but can’t stand the taste of a green smoothie, this cucumber juice infused with pineapple, kale, and mint leaves will change your life.
What You Need
- 1 cup sliced pineapple
- 1 sliced cucumber
- ¼ cup chopped cilantro
- ½ cup chopped kale
- Juice of 1 lime
- 1 inch peeled ginger root
- Pinch of cinnamon powder
How To Make It
- Add all the ingredients to a blender.
- Blend the ingredients until the mixture is smooth.
- Strain the juice and discard the chunky residue.
- Serve in tall glasses and enjoy.
Mango Mojito
Who can ignore mangoes in the summer? This juicy fruit has tons of skincare benefits that does everything from soften the skin to preventing it from dullness and dehydration. And this mango mojito is super cooling too.
What You Need
- 2 ripe mangoes
- 6 mint leaves
- 1 diced lime
- 3 teaspoons sugar
How To Make It
- Dice the mangoes and add them to a blender and blend.
- Add the diced lime, mint leaves, and sugar to a glass.
- Muddle the ingredients in the glass and add ice cubes.
- Pour the mango pulp from the blender into the glass.
- Drink and enjoy.
Bookmark these summer coolers and your skin will thank you for it too.
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