#CO3: Best Ready-To-Mix Organic Summer Syrups
Summer is here with a vengeance, and it’s super important to stay hydrated in this heat! While plain water is an absolute must, sometimes it’s nice to add a bit of variety for additional hydration- we enjoy sipping on drinks like coconut water, aam panna, bel juice, watermelon juice and lemonade.
For lazy afternoons or for unannounced guests popping in (which is rare these days thanks to the pandemic), we usually keep some natural and organic syrups handy to make a quick summer-cooler when required- you just need to mix a bit of the syrup with water and top it up with ice. These syrups also make great bases for cocktails or mocktails - the possibilities are endless! All these syrups are natural and organic - and none of them have any additives or preservatives.
These are the ones we like, in order of preference:
1. Spiced Buransh Cooler by Himalayan Haat
This is made using Rhododendron or Buransh flowers, foraged from the wild in Uttarakhand. It gives a beautiful bright red hue to your drink and has a nice subtle flavour with hints of cinnamon and clove. Buransh comes with its own set of health benefits, particularly for heart health - regular consumption is said to reduce bad cholesterol and blood pressure. This one is clear winner because of it’s natural colour, it’s unique flavour and the added health benefits that it comes with! This is a limited edition, seasonal product though, so get a hold of it from Himalayan Haat while stocks last.
Spiced Buransh Cooler by Himalayan Haat
Look at that brilliant deep red colour! It’s hard to imagine that there’s no artificial colour in there - but it’s true!
2. Masala Nimbu Paani Concentrate by I Say Organic
This one makes a great instant and refreshing nimbu-paani! It contains organic lemon juice, jaggery, black salt, rock salt, mint and ginger. The unique combination of lemon, jaggery and the masalas tastes amazing and this forms a regular part of our fridge. We also like the fact that this syrup uses jaggery instead of refined sugar, making it a healthier option for regular consumption. It’s really refreshing on a sweltering hot day. We’ve reviewed this nimbu paani previously on instagram – you can read it Here. People in Delhi – you must try this!
Masala Nimbu Paani by I Say Organic
This is like nimbu paani with it’s own tadka! It’s so refreshing on a hot summer day.
3. Strawberry Cooler by Himalayan Haat
This one contains organic strawberries (from the founder’s farm in Uttarakhand), lemon juice and organic sugar. In terms of flavour, this makes for a very interesting pink lemonade! It’s also quite thick in consistency, so it can be topped over ice cream or cake. You can even spike this with some vodka or tequila for an easy and refreshing summer cocktail!
The masala nimbu paani by I Say Organic is available for home-delivery in Delhi/NCR – you can place an order on their website by Clicking Here. Use our coupon code ‘CLEAN10’ for a special discount on your next order for any I Say Organic products!
The strawberry and the Spiced Buransh coolers by Himalayan Haat can be ordered for home delivery (pan-India) through their website (Order Here). They also have a bunch of other natural coolers that you can explore on their website. Use the coupon code ‘CLEAN10’ for a special discount while placing your order!
Stay hydrated, people - it’s hot outside!