Orange and Mint Mojito

Nothing beats the heat like a cool, tangy, and refreshing drink – and what better way to kick off your day or wind down in the evening than with a vibrant Orange and Mint Mojito? This drink was a try out by my elder one during her summer break! And its the season of Oranges! 

This zesty twist on the classic mojito combines the citrusy sweetness of orange and the refreshing burst of mint, creating a drink that’s invigorating and delicious. 

Perfect for hot days or a relaxing moment, this mocktail will be your new go-to when you need a cooling sip.

I am sure you will be impressed with its freshness. 

Lets learn how to make this interesting mojito!

Orange and Mint Mojito

Serves : 2

Ingredients

1. 4 oranges 

(deseeded, squeezed and pulp free juice)
2. 3/4 lemon wedges
3. 0.25 tsp chaat masala
4. 0.25 tsp salt
5. 1.5 tbsp sugar
6. 0.25 tsp grated ginger
7. 2.5 glasses of water
8. 8-10 ice cubes
9. 5-6 mint leaves

Method

1. add all ingredients except for the ice cubes in a blender
2. adjust the quantity of salt, chaat masala, 

and grated ginger to control the spice and tang of the mojito
3. blend all ingredients, and add ice cubes.
4. refrigerate the mojito, and serve chilled.

Orange and Mint Mojito

Optional: Line the edges of the serving glasses with pink Himalayan salt, adjust the other spices to your taste to balance the flavor from the salt.

This perfect blend of citrus, mint, and just the right amount of sweetness offers a refreshing escape in every sip.  

Cheers to good times, great flavors, and even better company!”

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Slush Time

The amazing sweet lime and orange slush

The saviour to summer !

Try this cool and refreshing slush in summers.

 A very nice way to add awesomeness to your summer.

Ingredients

• 1 medium orange
• 1 small sweet lime ( moosambi )
• Water ( about 2 cups )
• Sugar - 2 full spoons
• A tea strainer (washed and clean)
• Aluminum foil

Serves 2

Method

Before you start make sure you have 3 cups of the same size and make sure your work area is near the sink . Slush is made from juice so you need to first cut the orange and sweet lime in halves and squeeze them separately in different cups. Once you have got the squeezed juice ( its okay if the seeds and the pulp are with the juice ),mix both the juices, take a cup, fill it with water and transfer the squeezed juice via the tea strainer and stir. Add 2 spoons sugar and mix the juice. Once that is done pour the juice equally into 2 cups and cover/ wrap the foil so that the top part of the cup is covered. Let it freeze for 1-2 hours. After freezing remove the newspaper, take a spoon and mush the ice. 


Your amazing slush is ready!!! ; ) : )

Badam Milk

Badam Milk is an easy and delicious drink .This is made from instant MTR Badam mix.Enjoy it hot or cold.

A) Hot Badam Milk

Ingredients

• Milk - 2 cups
• MTR Kesar Badam Mix - 2 to 3 tbsp
• Sugar - as per taste
• Saffron - few strands

Method- In a vessel ,boil milk .Simmer and add the Badam mix ,sugar and mix well.Add the saffron strands.Mix and serve the Badam Milk warm.

B) Chilled Badam Milk


Ingredients

• Cold Milk - 2 cups
• MTR Kesar Badam Mix - 2 to 3 tbsp
• Sugar - as per taste
• Saffron - few strands

Method-In a blender,add milk,Badam pwd,sugar and blend it well.Pour it in tall glasses garnish with saffron and serve chilled.

Almond Dates Milk Shake

Almond Dates Milk Shake is delicious tasty and healthy summer drink for kids. A mix of dryfruits with milk a perfect combination for kids.

Ingredients

• Dates - 1 cup
• Almonds - 1/2 cup
• Cold Milk - 2.5 cups
• Icecubes-few
• Sugar - as per taste

Method- 

Chop the dates.
Next add the dates and almonds with little milk to a blender and grind to a smooth paste.
Next add in the ice cubes, sugar  remaining milk and blend well.

Transfer to tall glasses and serve chilled.

Dates Milk Shake

Date Milk Shake a healthy nutritious and perfect summer drink for kids.Enjoy!

Ingredients

1. Dates - 1 cup 
2. Milk - 2.5 cups milk (cold)
3. Ice cream - 4 scoops 

Method-Chop the dates in small pieces, next in a blender add the dates, milk and ice-cream and blend it well.Transfer to tall glasses .Top it with more ice-cream and serve chilled.

Cold Coffee

Cold Coffee with icecream is best to beat the summers.Enjoy

Ingredients

• Nescafe Coffee  instant – 1 – tsp
• ice cream – 1 – tbsp
• ice cubes – Few
• milk cold – 2 cups
• sugar – 1 – tsp 

Method- In a blender  add the coffee, milk,ice-cream and ice cubes and blend well.Add it in a glass top with ice-cream  and grated chocolate for extra zing.

Mango Banana Milk Shake

Mango Banana Milk Shake is healthy and tasty drink. Enjoy this healthy mix of fruits as after school snack for kids.

Ingredients

• Ripe Mango - 1
• Banana-1
• Milk - 1 cup 
• Sugar - 2-3 tsp 
• Elachi pwd-pinch

Method- Peel the mango and banana. Chop into small pieces. Add along with other  items in blender. Blend till smooth. Serve chilled.

Apple Banana Milk Shake

Apple Banana Milk Shake is healthy and tasty drink.Enjoy this healthy mix of fruits as after school snack for kids.

Ingredients

• Apples - 1
• Banana-1
• Milk - 1 cup 
• Sugar - 2-3 tsp 
• Badam Pwd-2-tsp

Method-Peel the apple and banana .Chop into small pieces.Add along with other  items in blender.Blend till smooth.Serve chilled.

Carrot Juice

Carrot Juice is healthy and energizing drink.Enjoy chilled with your kids.

Ingredients:

• Carrot : 4
• Ginger shreds-1-2 tsp
• Sugar: 1 - 2 tbsp (as per taste)
• Pepper /salt:pinch
• Water-as req

 Method-Cut the carrots.In a blender, add the carrot pieces along with water and other items in ingredients and blend well. Strain and serve chilled.

Chilled Sweet Lassi

Chilled Lassi is an authentic refreshing drink made from thick curds or yogurt.Enjoy this in hot summers or during kids vacation time.

• Ingredients:
• 1 1/2  cupThick Curds / Yogurt
• 1/2 cup Milk,chilled
• 2-3 tbsp Sugar
• 1tsp elachi pwd
• 1 tbsp Fresh cream
• Water

Method: In a juicer , add curds with milk, water, sugar and cardamom powder and blend well. 
Transfer it in a glass with few icecubes.Add spoonful of fresh cream on the top and serve chilled.

Cucumber Buttermilk

Cucumber Buttermilk is a yummy refreshing buttermilk with dash of cucumber or Southekayi. Healthy and tasty.

Ingredients

• Cucumber shreds-1 cup
• Buttermilk-2 cups
• Ginger -1/2 tsp grated
• Chat masala-1/2 tsp
• Green chilly-1 (opt)
• Hing-pinch
• Pepper powder-pinch
• Salt-as per taste
• Coriander Leaves-few

Method-In a blender, add the above items and blend it well. Strain this blended buttermilk and add a bit of chaat masala on top and serve chilled.

Tomato Juice

Tomato Juice is healthy and energizing drink.Enjoy chilled with your kids.

Ingredients:

• Tomatoes: 4
• Ginger shreds-1-2 tsp
• Sugar: 1 - 2 tbsp (as per taste)
• Pepper /salt:pinch
• Water-as req

 Method-Cut the tomatoes.In a blender, add the tomatoes pieces along with water and other items in ingredients and blend well. Strain and serve chilled.

Orange Banana Smoothie

Orange Banana smoothie a superb combination of banana and oranges - refreshing and tasty.Enjoy during summers.

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• Ingredients
• 3/4 cup orange juice
• 1/2 cup banana(chopped)
• 2-3 tsp sugar
• 1-2 tsp Vanilla icecream

Method-In blender, combine orange juice, banana, sugar ,vanilla icecream.Blend well
and serve chilled.

Apple Milk Shake

Apple Milk Shake is healthy and tasty drink.With the Badam/almond pwd it gives a delicious taste.

Ingredients

• Apples - 2
• Milk - 1 cup 
• Sugar - 2-3 tsp 
• Badam Pwd-2-tsp

Method-Add all the above items in blender.Blend till smooth.Serve chilled.

Strawberry smoothie

Strawberry smoothie , pink soothing smoothie ,kids will love it.!!!!

• Ingredients
• 8-10 strawberries
• 
  1/2 cup milk

• 3-4 tbsp sugar
• 
  2-3 tsp vanilla icecream 
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Method-In a blender add strawberries, milk, sugar and vanilla icecream . Blend well and serve chilled.

Chocolate Banana Smoothie

Chocolate Banana Smoothie -a excellent combination of banana with chocolate ,kids will love it

• Ingredients
• 1-2 banana (chopped)
• 1-2 tbsp Hersheys Chocolate Syrup
• 1 cup milk
• Ice-few
• 1-2 tsp Sugar

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• Method-In a blender, add banana, chocolate syrup, sugar,milk and ice. Blend well and serve chilled.

Banana Smoothie

Banana Smoothie-healthy ,nutritious smoothie for everyone.Enjoy during the summers.

• Ingredients
• 1 -2 banana 
• 1 cup milk 
• 1 tsp vanilla ice cream
• 2 tsp sugar
• Elachi pwd-pinch

Method-In a blender, add banana, milk, vanilla ice cream and sugar,elachi pwd .Blend well and serve chilled.

Orange Smoothie

Orange smoothie-tasty tangy refreshing smoothie for the summer.

• Ingredients

• 1 cup milk 

• 1 cup cold water

• 1 orange juice concentrate(minute maid)

• Sugar-2-3 tbsp

          Vanilla icecream-1-2tsp

• Method-In a blender add milk, water, orange juice concentrate, vanilla icecream and sugar.Blend it well and serve chilled.

Watermelon Juice

• Watermelon Juice-Simple and refreshing juice for the summer.Enjoy

• Ingredients
• Water Melon cut into cubes - 1 bowl
• Lemon juice - 2-3 tsp
• Mint Leaves - 1-2 (opt)
• Sugar-1-2 tsp
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• Method-Add the fruit,lemon juice ,sugar and blend it in a blender.Add mint leaves and blend it one more time.Serve Chilled.

Chikoo milk shake / Sapota Milk Shake

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• Enjoy healthy Chickoo milk shake in the afternoons in summer.

• Ingredients
• Chikoo fruit – 2-3
• (deseeded,peeled and chopped)
• Milk – 1 cup
• Sugar – 1-2 tsp 
• Method: Add the chopped fruits along with sugar and blend it in a blender,next add the milk and run it again till the mix blends well.Serve chilled.