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Super easy drinks to make with your child this summer

Team StoryWeavers|May 12, 2022, 13:10 IST| 3

Beat the heat with these chilled child-friendly summer drinks

“Summer afternoon—summer afternoon; to me those have always been the two most beautiful words in the English language.”

― Henry James

‘Hydration’ remains one of the most popular concerns among parents during the scorching hot months of summer. That’s why Alessandro has a few child-friendly drink recipes that you can make with your child. 

Here are some popular summer drinks that can be made child-friendly by making a few simple changes. Do enjoy these with your kids and beat the heat this summer! 

Happy Holidays to you all!

Let’s begin!

(Click to read the recipe)

Piña Colada

Piña Colada

Ingredients:

  • Pineapple Juice – 100 ml
  • Sugar to taste
  • Coconut Milk – 50 ml 
  • Vanilla Ice-cream (Optional)
  • Chopped Pineapple (Optional) 

Method:

  • Measure pineapple juice and coconut milk accurately to ensure that the quantity of coconut milk is half the pineapple juice for best results.
  • Blend pineapple juice and coconut milk along with sugar as required.
  • If you are feeling a bit more indulgent, add a scoop of vanilla ice cream to the blender.
  • Serve it chilled on a hot summer afternoon along with chopped pineapple, if available.

Mojito

mojito

Ingredients:

  • Mint Leaves – 5 to 6 leaves
  • Lemon Juice – 1 teaspoon
  • Chilled Water – 100 ml
  • Sugar to taste
  • Peppermint Candy (optional)
  • Lemon Slices (Optional)

Method: 

  • Crush mint leaves in a glass; add peppermint candy if you want.
  • Remember to crush it for at least a minute so that the mint leaves start releasing their flavour and aroma.
  • Add lemon juice and sugar to the crushed mint.
  • An easy way out could be simply blending all the above ingredients in a blender.
  • Top it with chilled water and garnish it with a lemon slice.
  • Serve it in a tall glass with a straw.

Peanut Butter Smoothie

Peanut butter smoothie

Ingredients:

  • A dollop of peanut butter
  • Banana – 1 or 2
  • Milk – 200 ml
  • Sugar to taste
  • Cinnamon powder (Optional)
  • Soaked Almonds – 6 to 7 (Optional)

Method: 

  • Blend all ingredients together in a blender until smooth.
  • Adjust the sweetness by adding more sugar, if needed.
  • Serve chilled on a hot morning as a breakfast replacement.

These are simple, refreshing, child-approved drinks that can be made at home to beat the heat this summer. 

Do try them at home and let us know if your child loved these in the comment section below. 

Disclaimer: These are popular drinks with varied recipes available across the internet, which may not be child-safe. Parental discretion is advised. 

About the Author


“Me-kha-la!” That happens at least once when she introduces herself to new people. She wholeheartedly believes in the quote by Arthur Rubinstein that says – “if you love life, life will love you back”. She is an organizational psychologist and psychometrician. She was a class teacher of 36 adorable girls for two years, grades 2 & 3, as a part of the Teach For India Fellowship. These little girls have a special place in her heart, and when she writes for children, she writes for them!

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B.Nilavazhagan

May 26, 2022

Hi I am Nilavazhagan i really tried it was a very used to me in summer i mostly liked Mojito
Thank you!


Rishika

May 17, 2022

Kids camp


R.EZHILARSAN

May 14, 2022

HAI IAM EZHIL
FIRST A FALL THANKYOU FOR WISHING HOLIDAY
THIS STORY IS GOOD FOR US TO BEET THE SUN AND GET ENERGY THE MORAL IS HOW TO MAKE JUICE FOR SUMMER DRINKS
THANKYOU…..?


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