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Ayurvedic Cooling Drinks

Ayurvedic Cooling Drinks: Refreshing Recipes to Pacify Vata

As the seasons shift and temperatures fluctuate, it’s essential to keep your body in balance. We’ve been experimenting with color therapy and flavors to refresh not only our taste buds but also our minds! With a playful twist on our classic Ayurveda-Aide, we’ve crafted two Ayurvedic cooling drinks. Vata-pacifying beverages that are perfect for warmer days and designed to delight your senses with vibrant colors and refreshing flavors.

By incorporating cooling herbs and the subtle flavors of tropical flowers, we’ve created two refreshing drinks that offer hydration, balance, and a touch of color therapy. Whether it’s a hot afternoon or a time of exertion, these recipes are quick to make and will keep you cool, calm, and grounded.

Tropical Pink Powerade

This lovely pink-hued drink blends the purifying properties of aloe with the cooling effects of bougainvillea flowers. It’s the perfect companion on warm days when you need a refreshing, Vata-pacifying beverage.

ayurvedic cooling drinks
Ayurvedic cooling drinks

Tropical Pink Powerade

Prep Time: 5 Minutes
Total time: 5 Minutes
Servings: 4

Ingredients

  • A handful of pink Bougainvillea Flowers
  • 1-inch piece of fresh Aloe (remove the skin to avoid bitterness)
  • Juice of 1 Lemon or Lime
  • 2 tsp of sweetener (choose your favorite)
  • A pinch of Himalayan Salt
  • A splash of Orange Blossom Water (we like the Cortas brand)
  • 4 cups Water

Instructions

1. Blend all the ingredients until smooth.
2. Strain the liquid to remove any bits of flowers and aloe.
3. Serve chilled and enjoy!
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Benefits: Aloe and bougainvillea are known for their cooling properties and help reduce heat, making this drink perfect for warm days, after time in the sun or when you’re in need of gentle hydration.

Blue Butterfly Refresher

This visually stunning Ayurvedic cooling drink is both refreshing and cooling. Butterfly pea flowers create a soothing blue color, while coriander seeds support digestion and help eliminate excess heat from the body.

ayurvedic cooling drinks
ayurvedic cooling drinks

Blue Butterfly Refresher

Prep Time: 5 Minutes
Total time: 5 Minutes
Servings: 4

Ingredients

  • 6-8 Butterfly Pea Flowers
  • 1/2 tsp crushed Coriander Seed
  • 2 tsp sweetener of choice
  • Pinch of Himalayan Salt
  • Splash of Rose Water (Cortas brand recommended)
  • Optional: juice of 1 Lemon or Lime (turns the drink purple!)
  • 4 cups Water

Instructions

1. Blend all the ingredients until smooth.
2. Strain to remove flower and seed pieces.
3. Serve chilled or at room temperature for a cooling treat.
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Why it works: Butterfly pea flowers provide a natural cooling effect, while coriander seeds aid in digestion and heat elimination. The color shift from blue to purple when lemon is added makes this drink fun and functional for cooling down.

The Benefits of Ayurvedic Cooling Drinks

In Ayurveda, balancing Vata dosha during warm or unpredictable weather is crucial for maintaining overall well-being. Ayurvedic cooling drinks like the Tropical Pink Powerade and Blue Butterfly Refresher help bring calm and hydration to your system when temperatures rise. Each drink is crafted with ingredients that cool, soothe, and refresh while offering subtle flavors that harmonize with the body’s needs.

Feel free to experiment by adding seasonal fruits, fresh mint, or cucumber for even more cooling benefits. If you’re looking for these ingredients, join us in one of our in-person programs and we’ll be happy to share them with you. Need more comprehensive cooling practices? Sign up for a consultation.

Enjoy!

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