5 Refreshing Sharbat Recipes To Cool Down This Summer

Summers are upon us and it is essential for us to keep our body temperature in check to stay healthy and fit. As the temperatures start to soar, we tend to feel dehydrated, fatigued and exhausted due to excessive sweating. During this time of the year, we generally resort to cooling foods and drinks to bring some respite from the scorching heat. One of the best drinks to lower the body temperature is sharbat. This traditional Indian drink is made by combining extracts of fruits or flower petals with sugar and water. It has a sweet flavour and is typically served chilled. The best part about sharbat is that you can experiment with it in a myriad of ways. So, if you’re someone who enjoys drinking sharbat during the summer season, here we bring you 5 refreshing sharbat recipes you can relish at home this summer.

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Here’re 5 Refreshing Sharbat Recipes You Must Try This Summer:

1. Mint Gur Sharbat (Our Recommendation)

To prepare this sharbat, all you need is some gur (jaggery), fresh mint leaves, water, and some seasonings. The refreshing flavour of mint leaves goes perfectly well with the sweetness of gur. This yummy mint gur sharbat is sure to refresh you. Click here for the recipe of Mint Gur Sharbat.

2. Khus Ka Sharbat

Another refreshing sharbat you must try this summer season is this khus ka sharbat. To prepare this, you need to store poppy seed squash in a bottle and mix with water, khus essence and sugar. It makes for a delicious and refreshing summer drink. Click here for the recipe of Khus Ka Sharbat.

3. Badaam Ka Sharbat

Here we bring you a quintessential sharbat recipe from North India. This badaam ka sharbat is super nourishing and bursting with fragrant flavours of almonds, elaichi (cardamom) and kewda. Want to give it a try? Click here for the recipe of Badaam Ka Sharbat.

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4. Chandan Ka Sharbat

If you want to try something unique, then this chandan ka sharbat is definitely worth a try! In this recipe, chandan or sandalwood powder is mixed in sugared milk, making it a super refreshing beverage for the summer season. Click here for the recipe of Chandan Ka Sharbat.

5. Rose Sharbat

Rose sharbat has long been a staple in Indian households. This rose sharbat is made using basic ingredients and has a cooling effect on the body. Enjoy sipping on this cooling drink and beat the heat like never before. Click here for the recipe of Rose Sharbat.

Try out these refreshing recipes at home and let us know your favourite one in the comments section below.
 

About Vaishali KapilaVaishali finds comfort in eating parathas and rajma chawal but is equally enthusiastic about exploring different cuisines. When she’s not eating or baking, you can often find her curled up on the couch watching her favourite TV show – FRIENDS.