Chilled Emerald Soup with Cheese Crackers
This Sweet Spicy Soup is a perfect accompaniment for a garden party starter or a refreshing drink on a summer day.

Contest 2011 July
The summer has started and it is getting really hot. This month’s contest is to make a refreshing beverage with the following fruit: melon (watermelon, cantelope, honeydew, or other melon fruit) berries (blueberries, strawberries, raspberries, or other berry) You can create a smoothie, or punch, or a lemonade twist. It is up to you, but […]

Cucumber Cooler
Cucumber cooler with mint makes a very refreshing drink. This has a nice and soothing taste. This drink can be prepared up to a day in advance and it is great for outdoor parties and picnics.

Cucumber Honeydew Cooler with Blueberry Ice
This cucumber honeydew cooler with blueberry ice is a refreshing sweet and tart drink with a hint of lime and blueberry.

Horchata Indian Style
Recipe submitted by Samahita Kabra The Mexican rice drink called Horchata has been adapted to Indian tastes. It is not only a refreshing drink but also very good for health. Ingredients: 1/2 cup long grain rice 2 inch cinnamon stick 2 cardamom pods 2 cups warm water 1/2 cup powdered sugar 1/2 cup coconut milk 1 […]

Panna (Green Mango Drink)
Panna is a mango drink, also known as amras or amjhora. This is made with green cooking mangoes. Panna is a very popular drink for hot summer days. Raw mango pulp with black salt, sugar, and mint has a very cooling effect against hot and dry wind.

Raspberry Mango Coconut Smoothie
This drink is inspired by my absolute favorite drink at KAFE, a hip and healthy restaurant in the beautiful Ubud, Bali. A refreshing combination of mangoes, raspberries, and coconut, this drink rejuvenates and re-hydrates from the inside. Enjoy this drink on an empty stomach and at least a half hour before a snack or meal.

Spicy Coconut Lemonade
Spicy Coconut lemonade is a refreshing twist over the traditional lemonade infused with spicy flavors. It’s a drink best associated with the summer months and a favorite among all age groups.

Thandai
Thandai is a very refreshing spicy cold drink with aromatic flavors; main ingredients are almond, milk, sugar and some spices. Traditionally thandai is served during the Indian holiday “Holi”. Holi is a celebration of the harvest season.
