6 Refreshing Drinks You Can Make at Home, Must Try

Kapanlagi.com - Refreshing drink recommendations are always sought after when someone is thirsty. Especially in hot weather, usually the feeling of thirst is so strong that it cannot be eliminated just by drinking plain water. No wonder that when experiencing this, various cool drinks are always the choice.

Currently, we can find various types of refreshing drinks in various flavors. Both those sold in mini markets in packaged form, or in cup glass form like trendy drinks. But, did you know that there are actually several refreshing drinks that you can easily make at home?

Curious, what are they? Just check out the list of refreshing drink recommendations that you can try making at home.

1. Lychee Yakult Ice

Lychee Yakult Ice (credit: instagram/cream.mint)

The first recommended refreshing drink is Lychee Yakult Ice. Not only refreshing, the combination of sweet lychee and refreshing acidity from Yakult will be a perfect combination. Thirst will instantly disappear when sipping this refreshing drink. The way to make it is also very easy. Just follow these steps.

Ingredients needed:

- 1 glass of water

- 2 bottles of Yakult (as cold as possible)

- 1 tablespoon of nata de coco (can be more depending on taste)

- 6 canned lychees

- 2 tablespoons of lychee syrup

- Sufficient amount of ice cubes

How to make:

1) First, prepare a blender.

2) Put Yakult, lychee, water, and lychee syrup into the blender. Then blend until smooth.

3) Once done, pour into a glass, add whole lychee fruits, nata de coco, and of course, ice cubes.

4) Lychee Yakult Ice is ready to be enjoyed.

2. Cucumber Nata De Coco Ice

Not inferior to yakult and lychee, cucumber and nata de coco can also be an interesting combination to make a refreshing drink. Yes, the next refreshing drink recommendation is cucumber nata de coco ice. Here is the description of the ingredients and how to make it.

Ingredients needed:

- 2 cucumbers

- Nata de coco as needed

- Basil seeds as needed

- Melon syrup as needed

- Ice cubes as needed

- Water as needed

How to make:

1) Cut the cucumber in half, then scoop out the seeds. Then, grate the cucumber flesh.

2) Put ice cubes, cucumber nata de coco, and basil seeds into a glass.

3) Pour melon syrup as needed, then add water.

4) Done, cucumber nata de coco ice is ready to be served. Stir well before drinking.

3. Kuwut Ice

Es Kuwut (credit: instagram/debumbu)

Who doesn't know kuwut ice? Among many refreshing drinks, kuwut ice is already quite popular and well-liked. So there's no need to explain extensively why this drink is included in the list of refreshing drinks. Just follow the steps below to make it.

Ingredients needed:

- 1/4 melon

- 1 tbsp basil seeds

- 1 lime

- 200 grams young coconut

- 500 ml coconut water

- 1 tbsp nata de coco

- Melon syrup as needed

- Ice cubes as needed

How to make:

1) Prepare the ingredients: grate the melon, soak the basil seeds in warm water, thinly slice the lime, and grate the young coconut.

2) Once ready, pour coconut water into a glass.

3) Then, add melon, nata de coco, young coconut, and basil seeds.

4) Add the sliced lime.

5) Add ice cubes according to taste.

6) Done, kuwut ice is ready to be served.

4. Oreo Smoothies

Oreo Smoothies (credit: instagram/arabicaloungemtl)

For oreo lovers, you must try this refreshing drink recommendation. Oreo smoothies have a sweet taste with a soft texture that will be very enjoyable to drink in hot weather. Here's how to make it, which is very easy.

Ingredients needed:

- 6 pieces of oreo biscuits (you can use any variant according to taste)

- 2 glasses of chocolate-flavored milk

- 1 cup of chocolate ice cream

- Whipped cream as needed

- Ice cubes as needed

How to make oreo smoothies for breaking the fast:

1) First, prepare a blender, then put in the milk, 5 pieces of oreo, chocolate ice cream, and ice cubes. Blend until smooth.

2) Once done, pour into a glass and add whipped cream.

3) Place the oreo that was not blended on top of the glass to be used as a topping.

4) Done, oreo smoothies are ready to be enjoyed.

5. Aloe Vera Ice

Aloe vera is known as a plant with numerous health benefits. Not only is it beneficial for our health, but aloe vera can also be processed into a refreshing drink. Aloe vera ice can be easily and conveniently made. To make it, you can follow these steps. 

Ingredients needed:

- 2 stalks of aloe vera

- 1 tsp chia seeds (if available)

- 1 tbsp granulated sugar

- 2 pandan leaves

- 1/2 tsp lemon juice

- Sufficient amount of ice cubes

Instructions:

1) Peel and clean the aloe vera until it is thoroughly clean. Once done, take the flesh and cut it into pieces according to your preference.

2) Next, boil the aloe vera together with pandan leaves and granulated sugar. Make sure to boil it until it boils. Once done, drain and let it cool.

3) Pour it into a glass.

4) Then, add lemon juice and chia seeds that have been soaked in water beforehand.

5) Add ice cubes according to your preference.

6) Finished, aloe vera ice is ready to be enjoyed.

6. Watermelon Milk Ice

Watermelon Milk (credit: instagram/kulinerio)

The last refreshing drink recommendation that you must try is watermelon milk ice. Its sweet and refreshing taste is perfect to enjoy during hot moments or when breaking the fast. Here's an easy and practical way to make watermelon milk ice.

Ingredients needed:

- 1/4 seedless watermelon (if not available, try to separate the seeds)

- 600 ml liquid milk (preferably full cream variant)

- Enough coconut pandan syrup (adjust to the aroma and taste)

- Enough ice cubes

Instructions:

1) Prepare the watermelon, cut into small cubes.

2) Once done, mix the watermelon, milk, and syrup.

3) Adjust the taste. If it's too sweet, add some water. But if it's not sweet enough, you can add condensed milk or syrup. Adjust according to your taste.

4) Done, watermelon milk ice is ready to be enjoyed.

Those are some of the easy-to-make refreshing drink recommendations. Enjoy!

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