Along with watermelon and mango, litchi is another favorite fruit of summer. Packed with nutrients like potassium, copper, manganese, fiber, vitamin C, and B vitamins, litchi is very good for health when eaten in moderation. Litchi juice is especially popular among children. While many litchi juices are available in the market, you can easily make fresh and healthy litchi drinks at home that both kids and adults will love.

Here are some simple and tasty litchi drink recipes you can try:

1. Lychee Sharbat

• Peel about 1 cup of litchi pulp.
• Add 2 tablespoons sugar, lemon juice to taste, a pinch of black salt, and cold water.
• Blend everything well and strain through a sieve.
• Serve over ice in a glass and garnish with fresh mint leaves.
• Enjoy this refreshing, cool lychee sharbat!

2. Lychee Smoothie

• Peel and deseed 1 cup of litchis.
• Add the litchis, 1 ripe banana, ½ cup thick curd (yogurt), and 1 tablespoon honey to a blender.
• Blend until smooth, adding some ice cubes for chill.
• Pour into a glass and serve immediately.
• This smoothie is nutritious and perfect for children.

3. Lychee Mojito

• In a glass, gently mash fresh mint leaves, lemon juice, and sugar syrup.
• Add fresh litchi juice and ice cubes.
• Top it off with soda or Sprite and stir lightly.
• Garnish with mint leaves.
• This lychee mojito is a fun, tasty drink you can serve at parties, and everyone will love it!

4. Lychee Milkshake

• Blend together 1 cup cold milk, ½ cup litchi pulp, and 1 tablespoon sugar or honey.
• For a creamier texture, add a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
• Blend for 1 minute until smooth.
• Serve chilled and enjoy a delicious lychee milkshake that kids will adore!

Remember, while litchi is delicious and nutritious, it’s best to enjoy these drinks in moderation. Try these recipes at home and treat your family to healthy, tasty summer refreshments!