The surge in cases with the second wave of COVID-19 is taking a toll on us again and boosting our immunity to stay safe has become a priority. With the onset of summer, we do need beverages to refresh ourselves and keep cool but at the same time, we also need to ensure that we are staying healthy, given the current time. Giving a twist to summer drinks is not at all a bad idea. Add a dose of immunity boosters to your chilled drinks to strengthen the body. Ingredients rich in vitamin C and other nutrients are perfect to beat the heat and get a health boost. And this is why we have come up with delectable summer drinks that will help in building your immunity. These chef-approved immunity boosting summer drink recipes are what we need to cheer up this season.
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These Immunity Booster Summer Drinks Are Just What We Need
1. Coconut Water And Orange Smoothie
(Recipe by Chef Dayashankar Sharma, Michelin Plate Winner, Executive Chef And Owner, Heritage Dulwich/London)
A refreshing summer drink which is absolutely delicious and contains goodness of natural ingredients, making it a perfect summer affair.
Coconut water and orange smoothie
Ingredients Required:-
Tender Coconut Water -100ml
Fresh Orange Juice- 80ml (Vitamin-C)
Yoghurt- 50ml (Vitamin-D)
Red Bell Pepper- 15 grams (Vitamin-C, Beta-carotene)
Ginger- 5grams (Decrease inflammation)
Almond- 2 (Vitamin E)
Salt-1 Pinch
Preparation:-
1. Peel orange and squeeze the juice
2. Wash and cut a red bell pepper
3. Wash and peel a ginger
Method:-
1. In a mixture grinder bowl take all of the above ingredients and mix them well
2. Mix them until it gives you a smooth consistency and there you have your smoothie ready.
2. Watermelon And Dry Fruit Punch
(Recipe by Chef Dayashankar Sharma, Michelin Plate Winner, Executive Chef And Owner, Heritage Dulwich/London)
Watermelon is the perfect summer fruit that we need to beat the blues and adding goodness of dry fruits to it, just brings out a lip-smacking drink.
Watermelon and dry fruit punch
Ingredients:-
Watermelon Juice- 700ml
Almonds- 40gms
Dates- 40gms
Pistachio- 40gms
Cashew Nut- 40gms
Fresh Mint- 4-5 leaves
Lemon Juice- 3tbsp
Black Salt- 1 tbsp
White/ Brown Sugar- 80gms
Method:-
1. Take all of the above ingredients in a mixture grinder and mix them well
2. Grind them for about 2-3 minutes.
3. Add 10 cubes of ice in a glass and then pour the drink into it.
4. Mix it well and serve cold.
3. Coconut Water Chia Seeds Lemonade
(Recipe by Chef Sidharth Sharma, Corporate Chef, Moonshine Food Ventures, Gurugram)
Coconut water has endless benefits and hence is a great ingredient to add to your summer drinks.
Coconut water and chia seeds lemonade
Ingredients:-
Tender Coconut Water- 2 cups
lemon juice- 2 tbsp
Honey- 2 tbsp
Chia seeds- 2 tbsp (soaked for 10minutes)
A handful fresh mint leaves for garnish
A few lemon slices for garnish
5-6 pieces ice cubes
Method:-
1. Add the lemon juice, honey and the soaked chia seeds to the tender coconut water in a jug, mix them well and keep it in the fridge for about 15- 20 minutes.
2. Pour the drink in glasses, garnish it with fresh mint leaves and lemon wedges, add a few ice cubes and your drink is ready to serve.
4. Immunity Boosting Shot
(Recipe by Chef Natasha Gandhi, Founder, House of Millets)
Give yourself a dose of refreshing yet healthy elements with this immunity boosting shot
Immunity boosting shot
Ingredients:-
1/2 piece of fresh ginger
1/2 tsp turmeric powder or fresh turmeric juice
1/4 tsp fresh lemon juice
1/2 tsp honey
Pinch of black pepper
Orange juice
Method:-
1. Grate the ginger, add in a cloth and squeeze out the ginger juice.
2. Add turmeric, lemon, honey and black pepper and stir
3. Add orange juice to dilute the drink
4. Drink this shot to boost and strengthen immunity
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