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Refreshing Drinks To Energize You During Summer Days

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When the summer heat hits peak, even the simplest tasks can start to feel unusually draining. Stepping out in the sun, commuting or even getting through a regular workday can leave you feeling low on energy and constantly reaching for something refreshing. Staying hydrated is important, but what you drink can go beyond just quenching thirst, it can uplift your mood, replenish lost salts, and give you that much-needed boost of energy to power through the day. That’s why choosing the right summer beverages becomes essential, especially ones that are not just cooling but also flavourful, quick to prepare and satisfying.

Ram Bandhu understands your body’s requirements in this scorching summer and brings you a thoughtfully crafted range of instant summer beverage mixes that strike the perfect balance between taste and convenience. Whether it’s the tangy and refreshing Pudina Aam Panna Mix, the chatpata burst of Jaljira Powder, the classic and revitalizing Nimbu Pani Mix, or the bold and distinctive Masala Jeeru Mix, each blend is designed to deliver authentic flavours in just minutes and help you feel refreshed instantly. No long prep, no complicated steps – just simple, energizing drinks whenever you need them.

In this blog, we will share with you both traditional recipes of preparing energizing summer beverages at home and their instant versions as well.

1. Pudina Aam Panna: Aam Panna is one of the most effective traditional drinks known to help protect the body from heatstroke during intense summer days. With its natural cooling properties and ability to replenish lost salts, it works as a powerful refresher that keeps you hydrated and energized when the heat starts to take a toll. While it’s easy to reach for colas or packaged energy drinks, they often don’t offer the same level of hydration, relief and nutrition; making it better to fall back on this traditional and wholesome option. Tangy, refreshing and incredibly satisfying, Aam Panna is a true summer essential, here’s how you can make it for yourself this summer. You can store this for 2 weeks.

Ingredients:

  • Raw Mangoes – 2 kg
  • Water – ½ glass to cook
  • Sugar – ½ kg (for making powdered sugar)
  • Pudina/ Mint leaves – a handful
  • Black Pepper Powder – ½ teaspoon
  • Roasted Cumin Powder – ½ teaspoon
  • Rock salt – as per taste

Recipe:

  • Wash the mangoes thoroughly and peel all the mangoes with the help of a peeler.
  • Roughly chop all the peeled mangoes, remove the seeds and keep aside the seeds.
  • In a pressure cooker add all the chopped mangoes and half glass of water to let it cook and soften the pulp and let it cook for 3 whistles.
  • In a saucepan, add all the seeds of mangoes, add some water and let it boil. After the seeds are boiled remove all the mango pulp from the seeds.
  • Meanwhile, once the mangoes are cooked in the pressure cooker, switch of the flame and let it cool.
  • In a mixer grinder add sugar and grind it into fine powder. Transfer it in a bowl.
  • Now in a big mixer jar, add cooked mango pulp and handful of pudina leaves. Cover the lid and grind it into a fine paste. Make sure there are no lumps. Transfer the paste into a separate bowl.
  • Now, in another bowl, add 3 big teaspoons of the concentrated aam panna paste and add 3 tablespoons of powdered sugar, add black pepper powder, roasted cumin powder, mix all the ingredients at this point.
  • Now dilute it with chilled water and mix continuously. Adjust the consistency as per your preference. Add rock salt as per taste and mix again.
  • Serve chilled in glass and top it with mint leaves and ice cubes.

Alternatively, you can skip the preparation and enjoy the same refreshing taste instantly with Ram Bandhu Pudina Aam Panna Mix. Usage instructions:
• Take 1 sachet of Ram Bandhu Pudina Aam Panna Mix in a glass of chilled water (180ml).
• Stir well until dissolved completely. Sip and enjoy

2. Sattu: Sattu a superfood made with roasted black peas or kala chana is known for their high protein content and natural cooling properties, Sattu helps keep the body hydrated while providing sustained energy throughout the day. It also aids digestion and helps prevent dehydration, making it an ideal choice during scorching temperatures. Unlike sugary beverages that offer only temporary relief, Sattu works as a wholesome, filling drink that refreshes and revitalizes from within. Here, we bring to you 2 ways to make sweet and savoury sattu recipes.

Ingredients:

For Sweet Sattu:

  • Chana Sattu – 2 tbsp
  • Sugar – 1 tbsp
  • Lemon – ½
  • Water – 1 ¼ cup
  • Ice cubes – a few

For Salted Sattu:

  • Chana Sattu – 2 tbsp
  • Sugar – 1 tbsp
  • Salt – a pinch
  • Rock salt – a pinch
  • Pepper Powder – a pinch
  • Cumin powder — a pinch
  • Coriander Leaves – a handful
  • Lemon – ½
  • Ice cubes – a few
  • Water – 1 ¼ cup

Recipe:

  • For sweet sattu, add the sattu powder, some sugar, some lime juice (optional). Lastly add some chilled water and stir well.
  • For savoury, add the sattu powder, a pinch of salt & rock salt and cumin powder. Add some chopped mint leaves and a bit of lime juice. Lastly add some chilled water and stir well.

3. Bel Sharbat: Bel Sharbat, made from the bel fruit – also known as wood apple and often referred to as the “king of fruits” for it’s powerful health benefits – is a well known and loved summer drink that helps the body stay cool and balanced during intense heat. Known for excellent cooling and digestive properties, it soothes the stomach, supports gut health, and helps prevent common summer issues like dehydration and heat discomfort. It’s naturally refreshing taste combined with the nourishing qualities makes it a far better choice than regular sugary drinks. Here is an easy recipe that you can try for yourself this summer

Ingredients:

For Fresh Wood Apple/ Bel Sharbat:

  • Wood apple – 1
  • Powdered sugar – 8 tbsp
  • Roasted cumin powder – 2 tsp
  • Black salt – 2 tsp

           Bel Sharbat for long shelf life:

  • Wood apple – 1
  • Sugar – 2 cups or 450 gm
  • Lemon – 4 no.
  • Mint leaves – a few handful
  • Black salt – 2 tsp
  • Roasted cumin powder – 2 tsp

Recipe:

For Fresh Bel Sharbat:

  • Crack open the bel or wood apple fruit, and using a spoon scoop out the entire pulp from the fruit in a bowl. Now add 2 glasses of water, and dip entire pulp in it. Mash the pulp with water using spoon or bare hands.
  • Now using a strainer, strain the entire juice in a bowl. Remove the excess pulp remaining after straining the juice. Add some water and strain again the pulp to extract the juice completely.
  • To the extracted juice or sharbat add powdered sugar at this stage or honey as an alternative to sugar. Add roasted cumin powder, black salt and stir well.
  • Add some ice cubes and serve chilled.

For concentrated Bel Sharbat:

  • Crack open the bel or wood apple fruit, and using a spoon scoop out the entire pulp from the fruit in a bowl.
  • Now in a vessel transfer the wood apple/ bel fruit pulp and add 2 glasses of water. Turn on the flame and let it cook completely for 10-12 minutes. Mash it using a masher while it is still hot while cooking. Make sure there are no big chunks of the fruit. Turn off the flame.
  • Strain the pulp by squeezing it nicely. Now transfer the strained pulp to the vessel again and add sugar approximately 2 cups to it and turn on the flame. Let it cook for 5-6 minutes until sugar dissolves. Turn off the flame and let it cool down.
  • Now, after it is cooled completely, add lemon juice to enhance the taste and preserve it for longer duration. Mix well.
  • To make sharbat from the concentrated mix, in a glass add some ice cubes, a pinch of black salt, cumin powder, mint leaves and add 2 tablespoons of the concentrated sharbat mix and add chilled water and serve.

4. Masala Chaas: Masala Chaas is one of the simplest yet most effective drinks to stay cool and refreshed during hot summer days. Made with buttermilk and a blend of traditional spices, it not only helps lower body heat but also supports digestion and keeps you feeling light and energized. The combination of cooling curd with ingredients like jeera and herbs makes it a perfect post-meal drink, especially when the heat tends to slow down digestion. Here we bring to you a delicious and cooling masala chaas recipe to soothe your gut and cool the mind.

Ingredients:

  • Curd/ yogurt – 250 gm or 1 cup
  • Water (cold/chilled) – 2 glasses
  • Green chilli – 1
  • Black salt – 1 tsp
  • Salt – 1 tsp or as per taste
  • Mint leaves (chopped) – 1/3 cup
  • Coriander leaves (chopped) – 1/3 cup
  • Black Pepper (crushed or grounded) – ¼ tsp
  • Roasted cumin powder – 1 tsp

Recipe:

  • In a big mixing jar add coriander leaves, mint leaves and one green chilli. Add little water and close the lid of the jar and grind it for 6-8 seconds. Now to the grinding jar add curd or yogurt, little black salt, regular salt and roasted cumin power. Add half a glass of water and crushed black pepper. Close the jar and blend everything for 4-6 seconds.
  • Pour the blended curd into a big pot or vessel. Now dilute it with 1 glass of water and stir it well. Adjust the consistency and add water if required. Add to it some regular salt as per taste and a pinch of black salt, roasted cumin powder.
  • Use a wooden churner or hand blender to churn it for few seconds. You may add little water at this stage if required.
  • Pour the chaach in glass, sprinkle crushed black pepper and roasted cumin powder. Garnish with mint leaves and coriander leaves. Serve chilled.

5. Watermelon Panna: Watermelon Panna is a refreshing twist on traditional summer coolers, combining the natural sweetness of watermelon with tangy, spiced flavours to create a perfectly balanced drink for hot days. With the high-water content, watermelon helps keep the body hydrated, while the added spices enhance flavour and aid digestion. Light, cooling and instantly revitalizing, this drink is a great way to beat the heat without relying on sugary or heavy beverages.

Ingredients:

For Watermelon Panna Concentrate:

  • Watermelon juice – 6 cups
  • Sugar – ¾ cup
  • Chilli powder – 1 tbsp
  • Cumin -1 tbsp
  • Peppercorn – 12-15 nos
  • Mint leaves – handful
  • Salt – to taste
  • Black Salt – 1 tsp
  • Lemon, small – 5-6 nos
  • Ice cubes – handful
  • Mint leaves – handful
  • Lemon wedges – handful
  • Water – as required

Recipe:

  • Cut the watermelon in top to down motion and roughly cut the watermelon into pieces. Now in a mixer grinder add all the chopped watermelon pieces and grind it well. Using a strainer strain the entire juice.
  • In a thick vessel, pour the juice and reduce it by 50%. While boiling, add sugar and red chilli powder to make it sweet and spicy.
  • Keep scraping the sides and let it cook nicely.
  • In another pan, dry roast cumin seeds and peppercorns. Once roasted, spread it on flat surface and crush it with a rolling pin. Keep it in a bowl.
  • Once the watermelon juice is reduced to half, turn off the flame and add the mint leaves along with the stalk to get maximum flavour. At this point, add regular salt, black salt, roasted cumin and black pepper powder and give it all a good stir. Let it cool completely.
  • Once cooled, remove the mint leaves from the juice. Now add lemon juice to it and mix well.
  • Pour it all in a glass bottle to store the Watermelon Panna Concentrate. This can be stored in the refrigerator for 7-10 days.
  • To instantly make the Watermelon Panna, in a jar add some ice cubes, mint leaves, lemon wedges and our Watermelon Panna Concentrate, dilute it with water as per requirement. Serve chilled.

Instant Summer Beverage Mixes You Can Try

If you’re looking for quick, no-fuss refreshment, Ram Bandhu’s range of instant beverage mixes makes it easy to enjoy traditional summer drinks anytime. You can explore the full range here: Ram Bandhu Beverage Mixes

Here’s how to use each product to get an instant refreshing drink in no time:

These ready-to-use mixes are designed to deliver authentic taste with minimal effort – just mix, stir, and sip your way to instant refreshment.

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