As temperatures soar and the will-to-live wanes, there is something that promises to get us through this unbearable heat.
No, it’s not a pair of Chanel espadrilles, or a Balenciaga beach ball. It’s something versatile, accessible and varied. When it’s this oppressively stuffy outside and in, the only real pleasure is to quench the unavoidable thirst. I’m talking about drinking — and I don’t just mean alcohol. Here are five cooling liquids which do that better than the rest:
Mango Lassi
Lassis originated in India 1000 BC. The drink is widely believed to have Ayurvedic healing properties and can calm both stomach and mind. A few sips of this tropical dream (which cools and replenishes your system with electrolytes that fight dehydration) and you’ll forget all about the Met Office’s ‘danger to life’ heat warning.
How to make
Place 2 mangos, 250g of natural yogurt, 75g of honey, 1 lime and a pinch of ground cardamom into a blender and blitz for around 30 seconds.
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