Cool off your summer with these easy homemade juice

Bangladesh is expecting a severe heatwave in the upcoming month. During this time, it is important to stay hydrated, and homemade fruit juices can be the easiest and most affordable option to beat the heat and maintain a healthy diet. Here are some simple homemade recipes you can try for yourself!

Watermelon Juice

Start by cutting a watermelon in half, scooping out the sweet flesh, and separating the seeds. Pour that into a blender and add a few cups of water. Add a few spoons of sugar syrup or honey to the mixture.

Blend for about 30 seconds and transfer the mixture to a glass. If your juice has seeds or is too pulpy, you can also use a strainer.

Serve with a few ice cubes, and enjoy yourself with a refreshing glass of watermelon juice. Add a pinch of black salt, lime, or mint for that tangy, fresh flavour. It is good for heart and digestion and has good quantity of vitamins and fibre.

Pineapple Juice

First, slice off the top and the bottom part of the pineapple. Then, cut the thick outer layer and chop it into chunks. Pour the chunks into a blender, adding water and sugar (if needed). Blend until the texture is smooth and less pulpy.

Transfer the mixture into the strainer and extract all the juice. Serve the juice over ice and garnish with pineapple chunks, mint, or a sprinkle of pepper. Rich in Vitamin C, it helps with inflammation and has a high content of fibre and antioxidants.

Aam Panna

To make the spice mixture, add roasted cumin seeds, mint leaves, black salt, pepper, and sugar to a grinder and grind everything into a fine powder.

Take 1-2 unripe mangoes and pressure cook until 3-4 whistles. Transfer to a bowl, cool it down, peel off the skin, and remove the seed.

Use the pulp, add the spice mixture, and blend it to a puree. In a bowl, combine the ground mixture, 2-3 glasses of water and a tablespoon of lemon juice and stir everything together.

Serve it in a glass with some ice garnish with mint leaves, and sprinkle some spice mixture. Vitamin A, C, Sodium, lots of fibre to help with digestion

Lychee Juice

Add 5-6 pieces of lychee, some mint leaves, 1-2 tablespoons of sugar, and water (if needed) to the blender. Blend until smooth, and strain it using a strainer if you prefer it less mushy.

Squeeze as much juice as possible and pour it into a glass. Serve it with a few cubes of ice and garnish with mint leaves. High amount of Vitamin C, Fiber, Potassium, Antioxidant

Strawberry Lemonade

Take 5-6 strawberries and chop them into small cubes. Add the cubes, 1-2 cups of lemon juice, 1 cup of water, and a few spoons of sugar to a blender. Blend everything until smooth. Pour it into a jug and add water (if needed) for a smoother, even texture. Mix thoroughly. Serve with ice, strawberries, and a slice of lemon. Vitamin C and Potassium improve our immune system and contain antioxidant substances.

Lemon Punch

In a glass, add ice, one sliced chilli, one tablespoon of salt, one tablespoon of sugar, and 2-3 tablespoons of lemon juice. Add water and stir well. Serve chilled with slices of chilli or lemon. Lots of Vitamin C stimulates digestion and contains Potassium.

Orange Juice

In a blender, combine one peeled orange, one tablespoon of sugar (if needed), and water. Blend until smooth. Transfer to a strainer and strain until the juice is smooth, removing any remaining pulp. Serve with ice cubes and honey or sugar to balance the bitterness. This is a vitamin C, Fiber, and Immunity booster and contains antioxidants.

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