Here are seven refreshing hydrating drink recipes for staying cool during the summer:

Here's how we can create seven refreshing summer drinks :

1:-Lemonade
   Ingredients-
    - Freshly squeezed lemon juice
    - Water
    - Sugar or honey (to taste)
    - Mint leaves (optional)

   Instructions-
    1. Mix lemon juice, water, and sweetener in a pitcher.
    2. Stir until the sweetener dissolves.
    3. Add mint leaves for extra flavor, if desired.
    4. Serve over ice cubes.

2:-Iced Tea
   Ingredients-
    - Tea bags (black, green, or herbal)
    - Water
    - Sweetener (optional)
    - Flavorings (e.g., mint leaves, lemon slices)

  Instructions-
    1. Brew tea bags in hot water according to package instructions.
    2. Add sweetener, if desired, and stir until dissolved.
    3. Allow the tea to cool to room temperature, then refrigerate until cold.
    4. Serve over ice with flavorings of your choice.

3:-Sugarcane Juice
  Ingredients-
    - Fresh sugarcane

  Instructions-
    1. Peel and chop the sugarcane into manageable pieces.
    2. Process the sugarcane through a juicer to extract the juice.
    3. Serve the juice fresh or chilled.

4:-Papaya Juice
  Ingredients-
    - Ripe papaya
    - Water or coconut water (optional)
    - Honey or sugar (optional)

  Instructions-
    1. Peel and remove seeds from the papaya.
    2. Cut the papaya into chunks and blend until smooth.
    3. Add water or coconut water to adjust consistency, if desired.
    4. Sweeten with honey or sugar, if needed.
    5. Serve chilled.

5:-Basil Seed Drink
  Ingredients-
    - Basil seeds (sabja seeds)
    - Water

  Instructions-
    1. Soak basil seeds in lukewarm water at a ratio of half a cup of water to 2 teaspoons of basil seeds.
    2. Refrigerate until cold.
    3. Serve chilled.

6:-Seasonal Fruit Juices
  - Instructions for various fruit juices:
    - Black Grape Juice: Blend black grapes until smooth. Strain if desired. Serve chilled.
    - Amla Juice: Blend Indian gooseberries (amla) with water, strain, and sweeten if desired. Serve chilled.
    - Pomegranate Juice: Extract juice from fresh pomegranate arils using a juicer or blender. Strain if necessary. Serve chilled.
    - Orange Juice: Juice fresh oranges using a juicer or hand-squeeze. Serve chilled.

7:-Thandai
  Ingredients-

• 1/2 cup almonds, blanched and peeled
• 1/4 cup cashews
• 1/4 cup pistachios
• 2 tablespoons melon seeds (magaz)
• 1 tablespoon poppy seeds (khus khus)
• 1 tablespoon fennel seeds (saunf)
• 1 tablespoon whole black peppercorns
• 1 tablespoon cardamom seeds (from green cardamom pods)
• 1 tablespoon rose water
• 1 tablespoon kewra water (optional)
• 1 cup sugar (adjust to taste)
• 4 cups whole milk or almond milk
• Saffron strands (for garnish, optional)
• Ice cubes (for serving)

Instructions-

1. Preparation: Soak almonds, cashews, pistachios, melon seeds, poppy seeds, fennel seeds, black peppercorns, and cardamom seeds in water overnight or for at least 4-5 hours.
2. Blending: After soaking, drain the water from the nuts and seeds. Transfer them to a blender. Add sugar, rose water, and kewra water (if using). Blend into a smooth paste, adding a little milk if necessary to facilitate blending.
3. Straining: Pour the blended mixture through a fine-mesh sieve or cheesecloth into a large bowl. Press the mixture with a spoon or spatula to extract as much liquid as possible. Discard the solid residue left in the sieve.
4. Mixing: Add the remaining milk to the strained liquid and mix well. Adjust sugar according to taste.
5. Chilling: Refrigerate the Thandai mixture for at least 1-2 hours to chill thoroughly.
6. Serving: Pour the chilled Thandai into glasses filled with ice cubes. Optionally, garnish with saffron strands before serving.
7. Enjoy: Serve and enjoy this refreshing and nutritious Thandai to stay cool and energized during the summer months.

Thandai not only offers a refreshing taste but also provides several health benefits, including aiding digestion and providing essential nutrients from nuts and spices.

Enjoy these refreshing summer drinks and staying cool and hydrated!