'sinFonia rOmaNticA'

In scorching heat when the mercury crosses 40 Celsius, one needs an instant energy booster; staying cool in the summer is more a necessity than just about comfort! 

Fruits are a great option to beat the heat.You can have them in bite size pieces or have them pureed to a smooth, revitalizing juice. In my quest to have my own signature mocktail, I created this zingy 'Sinfonia Romantica'....

In mocktails, presentation is the key that contributes fundamentally to the success, so use of correct glasses and appropriate garnishes is the perfect way to add pizzazz to the drink. I have taken particular delight in preparing this drink for Indian Bloggers League. Just added a smack of hot minty chutney, sweetened lime juice cordial, watermelon/ marsh melon balls, a tinge of cayenne pepper to the old-fashioned, boring fruity mocktail! This spicy drink is  surely going to tickle the Indian palate. Hope IBL Team will be quick to rally to my labor of love…:p

So friends, let's make a toast to celebrate IBL...and enjoy sipping the mocktail. Laze around with a glass of Sinfonia in your garden, swing with it in your hammock or simply entertain your friends with this delectable, delicious and revitalizing Romantica...

The candy glaze, color, interplay of flavors and the crunch make this mocktail divine! Allow the natural fruit-sugars to do their magic.....!! Go ahead, and indulge....

Create an ambiance with Beethovan's Violin Romance~ Birds --courtesey youtube

I have used freshly squeezed juices of pineapple, melons, pear, green apple and orange. Red apples have been used for garnishing only and you'll see some floating on top of the glass! VITAL STATISTICS: The juice of this combination is rich in Potassium, pectin, Vitamins and natural healing enzymes...

Cut the fruits into small cubes, pour lemon juice along with two teaspoons of Sweet Lime cordial Juice. Put it in the refrigerator till you are ready to serve...!

Added two tablespoons of Sweet Lime juice with a can of soda water to the drink finally....

MULTI-PURPOSE MELON BALLS

I keep these frozen Melon balls (watermelon/marsh melon) in the freezer and use them for a variety of drinks, desserts, raitas. You may serve them as a cocktail accompaniment also! Or, just drop a few balls in a cool-drink, it enhances the visual appeal instantly. The recipe is simple: Scoop out the melons, add dried mint leaves, toss well and freeze! They stay for months....

Peudo servir amor! ( I serve with love)

Ingredients: (For two glasses)

One fourth cup of freshly squeezed orange juice

One fourth cup of fresh pineapple juice

One fourth cup of freshly pressed green apple and pear juice

Freshly squeezed juice of two lemons ( leave the lemons outside the fridge for at least half an hour before squeezing)

Reserve orange and lemon zest

1tbsp of lime juice cordial

Soda water to top

Make a paste of fresh mint with a small portion of a green chilli (de-seeded). Add a tsp of brown sugar to the paste while grinding. Keep it aside.

A pinch of cayenne paper.

Method of Preparation:

1. Chop the fruits, pour sweetened lime juice cordial and lemon juice immediately. keep the fruits refrigerated till you are ready to serve.

2. Put all the above ingredients in a ice-filled shaker. Add the melon balls. Shake it vigorously.

3. Add the mint paste and cayenne pepper; shake it again.

4. Strain the mix over crushed ice, and add the zest of orange and lemon. The zest gradually flavor the juice.

4. Top it with Soda water, stir gently.

5. Pour into chilled tall glasses.

6. Add cubed fruits liberally....

7. Garnish with wedges of apple and mint sprig.

8. Serve with a stirring-rod and straws.

At work....

*** IF YOU ARE MAKING IT FOR A KID'S PARTY---Omit Green Chillies and Cayenne Pepper..

A mocktail is a cocktail without alcohol...but this delicious drink is going to cast a spell...♥

A very romantic Non-alcoholic Sundowner...© panchali

My Chrome Shaker...

I use different combinations for making mocktails/cocktails, even as diverse as caramelized fruits, jellies, crystallized chocolates, cloves et al.

Summertime makes the whole world livid, inflamed and the orange haze of this drink is more reminiscent of a setting sun in the summer sky….a real sundowner!

This refreshing nectar offers instant relief when runnels of sweat have dehydrated the body. Strengthened with natural sugar, Vitamin A, C and E, potassium, it boosts energy promptly. Fresh fruits are essential for immunity, healthy-skin and eyesight. And mint is a natural antibiotic that heals indigestion, and stomach infections...hence, I recommend. 

Disclaimer: The title has been borrowed from Beethoven's composition....7th symphony!

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