Six Surprisingly Cool Drinks Seen Only in Kerala!

Six Surprisingly Cool Drinks Seen Only in Kerala!

Even in the summer, there are a ton of things to do in Kerala. Thus, even when the weather shifts from mild winter days to scorching summer months, tourists still come. While visiting the state in the summer isn't inherently bad, it is crucial to be adequately hydrated throughout this hot season. Aim to consume natural fruit juices, enough water, appropriate clothing, and sunscreen. Everywhere in the state has access to packaged drinking water. Therefore, always carry at least one liter of water with you. One of Kerala's greatest features is the abundance of locally produced refreshments for tasting. They're also delicious and refreshing. that you'll get an instant sense of renewal and vigor. Here are six energizing and refreshing drinks you should try while visiting Kerala. When you give them a try on your subsequent visit to Kerala, you'll know exactly what we mean. These cocktails have very easy-to-follow recipes so that you may quickly prepare them at home.

1. Kulukki Sherbeth

In Kerala, you can find this incredibly tasty drink at almost every drink stall, no matter where you go. The unripe lemon and basil seeds are the nicest ingredients in this sherbet. Basil seeds are a great way to cool your body. The way the drink mix is shaken affects how it tastes. You did hear correctly. This kind of beverage is shaken rather than blended. If you have a cocktail shaker at home, making this drink is simple. If not, a tall glass and a cup made of stainless steel will work fine. Kulukki Sherbeth, also known as shaken lemonade, is incredibly high in fiber and packed with antioxidants. Smashed apples or pineapples are also served at juice stands that offer this beverage. To add more flavor, they garnish the beverage with tulsi or mint leaves. Two or three lemons, some crushed ice, one tablespoon of basil seeds, two or three chopped Thai green peppers, honey, and sugar syrup are needed to make this coolant. To make it stand out from the others and be unique, some stall owners add their unique flavoring to it.

2. Spiced Sambharam (Buttermilk)

In Southern India, this is without a doubt one of the most popular and traditional drinks. The drink's significance during the hot summer months cannot be diminished, even though the recipe has undergone significant changes. In addition to garlic, shallots, ginger, yellow and green chilies, bilimbi or pulling, coriander leaves, asafoetida powder, mint leaves, pineapple chunks, and mango, this is pure buttermilk. The primary feature of this beverage is its sugarlessness, which makes it a great choice if you're limiting your calorie intake even with the mango and pineapple. During the hottest summer days, the beverage instantly revitalizes you, cools down your system, and gives you a surge of energy. This is a wise and healthful decision if you want to cut back on your tea or coffee consumption.

3. Fresh tender coconut and  banana drinks

Try the gentle coconut water, also known as elaneer juice, if you're ever in Kerala. The pulp of the delicate coconut can be used to produce a wonderfully tasty drink. Therefore, the next time you drink coconut water, save the pulpy half and use it to prepare a delicious and incredibly energetic drink. Combine the pulp with bananas, chilled milk, crushed ice, and a small amount of honey or sugar syrup. Ò This special beverage will significantly aid in balancing the body's sugar levels and replenishing essential electrolytes. Should you choose to stay in a homestay, you have the option to ask your host to prepare this beverage for you.

 4. Nannari sherbet

During the hot summers, visitors love Naruneendi Sherbeth, also known as Nannari Sherbeth, a very refreshing drink free of artificial colors and flavors. Made with Indian sarsaparilla, or Nannari roots, the beverage acts as a quick cooling. Being an organic root, it provides additional health benefits and protects your body from common summertime illnesses. You can stop at any of the roadside booths and sip this coolant with lemon and jaggery.

 5.Raw mango drink and Aam Panna 

Known also as Aam Panna, this raw mango beverage is a popular choice in the hot summer months. This is because there are more raw mangos available during these months. In addition to immediately relieving your thirst and bringing you back to consciousness, the beverage would prevent you from suffering from a heat stroke. Raw mangoes, finely crushed dark salt, cumin, fennel, and crushed pepper are the ingredients used to make it. Mint leaves are also used.

6. Panakam

Water, dried ginger, and lemon are used to make panakam. It offers numerous health advantages in addition to being a thirst quencher. In Kerala in particular, South Indians are crazy about this drink. Because it is so delicious and refreshing, many Hindu temples use it as "eprasadam" during the festival season. Visitors have left excellent assessments for its sweet taste and pepper flavor, attesting to its instant reviving effects. After traveling to a site in Kerala during the hottest part of the summer, you can simply replenish the minerals you lost via evaporation and fight off weariness by using this elixir. Crushed or powdered jaggery, ground black pepper, a small amount of cardamom powder, and lemon can all be used to make it. Enjoy it cold to feel the cooling sensation! The drink's raw carbs, which are healthier than the high-calorie, low-nutrition drinks on the market today, aid in the delivery of electrolytes to our body cells.

In addition to the delicious drinks listed above, you can also have fresh cucumber as a snack, taste salted or sweet lassi, and sample watermelon juice. In Kerala, there are countless possibilities available to you.

Finally, but certainly not least, the Keralan iconic drink arrives!