These immunity boosting summer drinks are a saviour; Image Credit; Pexels

The surge in cases with the second wave of COVID-19 is taking a toll on us again and boosting our immunity to stay safe has become a priority. With the onset of summer, we do need beverages to refresh ourselves and keep cool but at the same time, we also need to ensure that we are staying healthy, given the current time. Giving a twist to summer drinks is not at all a bad idea. Add a dose of immunity boosters to your chilled drinks to strengthen the body. Ingredients rich in vitamin C and other nutrients are perfect to beat the heat and get a health boost. And this is why we have come up with delectable summer drinks that will help in building your immunity. These chef-approved immunity boosting summer drink recipes are what we need to cheer up this season.

These Immunity Booster Summer Drinks Are Just What We Need

(Recipe by Chef Dayashankar Sharma, Michelin Plate Winner, Executive Chef And Owner, Heritage Dulwich/London)

A refreshing summer drink which is absolutely delicious and contains goodness of natural ingredients, making it a perfect summer affair.

Coconut water and orange smoothie

Tender Coconut Water -100ml

Fresh Orange Juice- 80ml (Vitamin-C)

Red Bell Pepper- 15 grams (Vitamin-C, Beta-carotene)

1. Peel orange and squeeze the juice

2. Wash and cut a red bell pepper

3. Wash and peel a ginger

1. In a mixture grinder bowl take all of the above ingredients and mix them well

2. Mix them until it gives you a smooth consistency and there you have your smoothie ready.

(Recipe by Chef Dayashankar Sharma, Michelin Plate Winner, Executive Chef And Owner, Heritage Dulwich/London)

Watermelon is the perfect summer fruit that we need to beat the blues and adding goodness of dry fruits to it, just brings out a lip-smacking drink.

Watermelon and dry fruit punch

1. Take all of the above ingredients in a mixture grinder and mix them well

2. Grind them for about 2-3 minutes.

3. Add 10 cubes of ice in a glass and then pour the drink into it.

4. Mix it well and serve cold.

(Recipe by Chef Sidharth Sharma, Corporate Chef, Moonshine Food Ventures, Gurugram) 

Coconut water has endless benefits and hence is a great ingredient to add to your summer drinks.

Coconut water and chia seeds lemonade

Chia seeds- 2 tbsp (soaked for 10minutes)

A handful fresh mint leaves for garnish

A few lemon slices for garnish

1. Add the lemon juice, honey and the soaked chia seeds to the tender coconut water in a jug, mix them well and keep it in the fridge for about 15- 20 minutes.

2. Pour the drink in glasses, garnish it with fresh mint leaves and lemon wedges, add a few ice cubes and your drink is ready to serve.

(Recipe by Chef Natasha Gandhi, Founder, House of Millets)

Give yourself a dose of refreshing yet healthy elements with this immunity boosting shot

1/2 tsp turmeric powder or fresh turmeric juice

1. Grate the ginger, add in a cloth and squeeze out the ginger juice.

2. Add turmeric, lemon, honey and black pepper and stir

3. Add orange juice to dilute the drink

4. Drink this shot to boost and strengthen immunity

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