Sip and Taste: Refreshing Winter Recipes You Must Try – News18

These recipes bring delicious, refreshing ideas for any occasion.

Whether you want to refresh your taste buds with a vibrant mocktail or enjoy a light, healthy meal, these recipes offer the perfect balance of flavors. Mango sweetness with a tangy twist or fruit punch with cranberry and blackcurrant, these recipes bring delicious, refreshing ideas for any occasion.

Mango Margarita Mocktail Recipe by The Salt Cafe, Delhi

Ingredients:

• Mango juice 90 ml
• 30 ml grated mango (fresh, finely grated)
• A pinch of chaat masala
• 30ml fresh lemon juice
• Ice (as needed)
• Orange peel (for garnish)

Instructions:

1. Chill the glass:Pre-chill your glass with ice or in the freezer for 5 minutes.
2. Mix the mix-tails:In a shaker, combine mango juice, crushed mango, lemon juice and a pinch of masala. Fill with ice and shake well for 10-15 seconds.
3. Serve:Pour into a chilled glass, optionally rimmed with chaat masala for extra flavor.
4. Garnish:Twist a strip of orange peel and add it to the drink for a citrus flavor.

Buntai Mocktail Recipe by The Salt Cafe, Noida

Ingredients:

• 90 ml cranberry juice
• 30ml fresh lemon juice
• 30ml blackcurrant syrup
• 30 ml of freshly crushed strawberries.
• A pinch of chaat masala
• Ice (as needed)
• Dehydrated lemon/orange slice (for garnish)

Instructions:

1. Chill the glass:Chill your glass with ice or in the freezer.
2. Mix the mix-tails:In a shaker, combine cranberry juice, lemon juice, blackcurrant syrup, and crushed strawberries. Add a pinch of spice and ice, then stir for 15 seconds.
3. Serve:Pour into your chilled glass, add fresh ice if desired.
4. Garnish:Garnish with a dehydrated lemon or orange slice, and optionally add cranberries for visual appeal.

Couscous salad recipe from a drunken botanist

Ingredients:

• Couscous
• hot water
• Olive oil
• Lemon juice
• garlic (chopped)
• Tomatoes (chopped)
• English Cucumber (finely chopped)
• Red Onion (chopped)
• Feta cheese (shredded)
• chopped almonds (optional)
• fresh parsley (chopped)
• fresh mint (chopped)
• Salt and pepper (to taste)

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Couscous:Mix the couscous with the hot water in a bowl and let it absorb. Fluff with a fork when ready.
2. Making the Dressing:In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, and garlic.
3. Combine the salad:Add the tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, feta, almonds (optional), parsley and mint to the couscous.
4. Toss and serve:Pour the dressing over the salad, toss well, and season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve chilled.