Its so hot...What is your favorite drink on a Hot Summer's day other than H2O ?

I think my vote will go to butter milk, which is also called Lassi and second one could be coconut water, which is not easily available at my place. Sugar cane juice is also a good refresher, provided it is extracted hygienically.

i like shakes. it could be chocolate milk shakes or fruit shakes. they are so refreshing and taste good too. that reminds me, i need to get some crushed ice for my shake:)

Iced tea and butter milk are my other options.But at the end nothing quenches the thirst like the good old cold water.

Hi Kiran, I was thinking of you and why I am not able to see you too much these days when I stumbled on this discussion.I have missed this one.Actually , there has been a problem with my connectivity and it has been 'in and out' for quite some time. I like lime juice with some salt and sugar added to it Kiran and it must be well chilled or with some ice crushed into it.This is my favourite iced drink for the summer.I changed my photograph in my blog Kiran.Have a peep.

Hi Kiran, Here there was raining yesterday and the temperature got down from 40 degree to 20 degree on yesterday evening. Yes there was much relaxing with the down of temperature. In summer intake of sufficient water is very important. My son is taking Lemon juice to his school as their teacher is advising the same. Yes it is good for summer. We used to take mango juice (now the season of mangoes and fruits are available in reasonable rate), water melon, Lassi etc. I don’t like Sugarcane juice.

Water Water water,, yes is d BEST,, another choice is,7 up,, I don't like black sodas anymore( Coke ,Pepsi),45 C is great temperature,, I am from Jaipur,, I remember 47 + years ago

Hi Kiran On hot sulty summer days, the best (after water of course) are cool milk shakes and lassis. In one way its better coz this is the time when my son doesnt create a scene while having milk...I take cold milk, put in some Complan/Bournvita or whatever and a yummy milk shake is ready. I also make a lot of mango lassi at home (since this is the mango season) and we also have mango panna which is a very cooling drink. What is Shandy?

Coconut water/drink is a very healthful choice and I think that I would prefer that if it were fresh since it helps clean the stomach/intestines as well hydrate me :) And it tastes really good when served fresh and chilled :D I think my second choice would be cold barley tea :D Thanks for the response on my discussion!

i prefer water first. its very important that we drink lots of water. apart from it i prefer to have fresh fruit juice. when i say 'fresh fruit juices', i mean juice made a few minutes before from fruits directly. Canned fruit juices are a strict NO. as they contain preservatives and other additives which again is not good for health. Tender coconut is another favorite of mine, then comes fresh sugar cane juice - plain, with lemor or ginger. butter milk - again plain, or mixed with chilli, curry leaves, coriander leaves and ginger. there are many more, but for now i remember these only.

I really prefer water, but since it can't be the answer... lol... My choice would be an Iced Cafe Americano. It's perfect for that cold drink fix while it's terribly hot. I love it because it also gives me my caffeine fix. I'm lucky that most of the Coffee Shops that I frequent can serve my Cafe Americano chilled.

Looking at all the responses, I feel like having something really cold to drink..;) For me, nothing beats the heat like H2O.Second on my list would have to be Tender coconut water,coz i don't want it to be too salty.Airated drinks, sweet drinks and salty drinks make me more thirsty.So that list is a no no for me. So lots and lots of water is what I like to beat the heat.