The days are getting hotter and it’s time for summer delights. The refreshing flavours of summer, like mint, berries and lime, are just what you need in this unbearable heat.
Go on a liquid diet with juices, cocktails and shakes. They are cool, refreshing, healthy and energising; also, they give the much needed break from the killer summers of Delhi.
Sekanje bin – The Irani staple, served at Sodabottleopenerwala, this is comfort in a bottle. Lots of berries, mint and raspberry soda is all you need to make this. It’s amazingly refreshing and has sweet-tangy flavour that works wonders to cope with the scorching Delhi summer. It’s available at both Khan Market and Cyber Hub outlets.
Address: 3, Ground Floor, Cyber Hub, Gurgaon
Love is in the air: In this hot weather, you will not find any love in the air. But not at Hard Rock Café, visit them to have ‘Love is the air’ – a delicious concoction of red wine and lychee juice with 5 different spirits. Dark and delicious this will help you rejuvenate yourself after a long tiring day during summers.
Address: M-110, 1st Floor, DLF Mall, Saket, New Delhi
Chiku milkshake with ice cream – This is the best time to enjoy fruits. Chiku, which isn’t an easily likeable fruit is given a makeover at Sarvana Bhawan. South Indian eateries are known for serving juices and milkshakes and Sarvana Bhawan is no different. Order their Chiku Milkshake with ice cream and fall in love with this fruit.
Address: P-13, Connaught Circus, New Delhi
Watermelon, Apple, Cucumber, Celery and Spinach Juice – Cold pressed juices are the new fashionable drink. Every other day, we see a new brand of these healthy juices sprout up. Salad Days remains the most popular choice to order from. Their Watermelon, Apple, Cucumber, Celery and Spinach juice is a perfect recipe for health, energy and taste. One bottle of this and you are already winning the fight against summer.
Address: Main Shivalik Road, Malviya Nagar, New Delhi
Modinagar Shikanji – Known for serving a wide variety of teas, Chaayos must be visited for its refreshing Modinagar Shikanji. A perfect blend of tangy lemon, sweet, salt and masala, this is the most familiar flavour in coolers. This will remind you of the homemade shikanji that your mom makes.
Address: C-14, SDA Market, SDA, New Delhi
Watermelon Smash – Visit the breezy and relaxing Fres Co and treat yourself with Watermelon Smash. A refreshing blend of watermelon with muddled mint leaves and lime, things could not get any better. Watermelon, which is celebrated throughout the summers, is the biggest feature of this drink. Hence, it’s perfect for you if you like watermelon. Also, it does not have the seeds in it.
Address: 78, Janpath, New Delhi
Sour Apple Martini – There is no other drink that can smell and taste like summer other than Sour Apple Martini. Visit Soi7 Pub and Brewery and enjoy your Vodka with Green Apple, Lime Juice and Sugar. One glass of this and you may want to repeat your order.
Address: 205-208 & 209- A, Cyber Hub, DLF Cyber City, Gurgaon
By Neeru Singh, Buzz Bureau
