IN PHOTOS: Beat the October heat with these refreshing mocktails

If you love sipping on a variety of mocktails and also enjoy a good blend of unique flavours every time you visit a restaurant or cafe, here are some refreshing mocktails you can try in this October heat

Updated On: 2023-10-27 03:51 PM IST

Compiled by : Aakanksha Ahire

While nimbu soda and other aerated beverages are a go-to for many, there are other varieties of coolers one can try to satiate the taste buds.

Himalayan Galgal Paloma mocktail by Jagmohan Singh, food and beverage manager, Araiya Palampur
This is a delicious, refreshing, and easy-to-make mocktail. When you're looking for a refreshing mocktail that will hit all the right notes in less than two shakes, Paloma's three-ingredient highball build is just perfect. A Himalayan Galgal paloma mocktail consists of lime juice, homemade ginger ale and fresh galgal.

Pick-me-up by Vikrant Nagaonkar, assistant restaurant manager, Dome, Intercontinental Marine Drive
This one is for those who love to slurp on the goodness of hydrating fruits. Pick-me-up is a flavourful blend of watermelon and cucumber with added ingredients that enhance this drink and make up for a perfect refreshing mocktail.

Popsicle in a glass by Manish Nadekar, bartender, Millo, Mumbai
This mocktail gives you the dual fun of relishing a popsicle as well as a mocktail. Loaded with the goodness of cranberry, this one is sure to give you a wave of freshness with its every sip.  

Delhi Ka Banta by Piyush Sidral, mixologist, Gourmet Bar, Novotel Andheri, Mumbai 
Derived from a popular local carbonated drink in Delhi flavoured with lemon and spices which is consumed during the summer, this mocktail is a cool and refreshing beverage that has a unique taste of its own. Enjoy the zesty flavour of this traditional beverage with cumin and chaat masala in its purest form.

Kokan Kanya by Piyush Sidral, mixologist, Gourmet Bar, Novotel Andheri, Mumbai 
When someone says Kokum, a traditional fruit from the Konkan region, we instantly think of the mouthwatering solkadhi that is a popular beverage in the state of Maharashtra. Kokan Kanya is a mocktail that gets its inspiration from this regional drink. It has been given a unique twist that incorporates black salt and cranberry juice. 

Imli Ka Buta by Piyush Sidral, mixologist, Gourmet Bar, Novotel Andheri, Mumbai 
A refreshing fruity drink made with orange juice, and local spices, Imli ka Buta is an ideal beverage for hot weather. It provides a cool boost of flavours and essential vitamins from the delicious fruits.   

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