Oh sweet, sweet summer. We love it, but don’t we all love to hate it sometimes, too? While there is nothing quite like this season in the Philippines, we all have to admit that it can be pretty challenging sometimes, especially with the scorching heat!
But why be against it in the first place? We say, start embracing it! There’s definitely no shortage of good things to appreciate during these sweltering months—case in point: fruit shakes and smoothies which seem to just have an extra dash of magic in them when enjoyed during this season.
Whether you’re planning to stay in and cool down or take a trip to the beach, everything gets so much better when you have a delicious, healthy drink in hand. Need ideas for the best summer drinks that can quench your thirst? Get your juicers and blenders ready for the recipes below.
Perfect for: A date in the park
Remember those tasty coconut juices peddled by sidewalk vendors every weekend at the park? You can easily recreate those and add an extra twist to them with this Coco Twist Smoothie Recipe infused with mint leaves and real coconut meat! Bananas and mangoes give this healthy shake natural sweetness while the refreshing coconut water ties everything together.
Ingredients:
1 cup coconut water
1 cup coconut meat
1 piece ripe mango
2 pieces banana (saba)
5 pieces pechay
8 pieces mint leaves
3 cups ice cubes
Preparation:
1. Wash the pechay and mint leaves thoroughly. Cut the mango and remove the skin of the banana.
2. Put all ingredients in the Breville blender jug and process through the smoothie function.
3. Transfer the smoothie into the glass and serve.
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