When the sun is beating down on you relentlessly, and you`re longing for a long, cold drink, nothing can be better than this list of refreshing and healthy juices.

Benefit: Pomegranate juice is known to be a major anti-oxidant source.

Ingredient:

• 1000 ml pomegranate juice
  
• 2 cups papaya OR mango juice (substitute apple if necessary)
  
• 1 orange
  
• 6-8 strawberries
  
• 2 kiwis, if available
  
• 1 mango OR papaya
  
• 1/2 cup sugar
  

Method:

• Mix juices and sugar until sugar dissolves.
• Wash orange and berries and slice into thin slices.
• Remove mango or papaya skin and cut fruit into chunks.
• Remove kiwi skin and cut into thick slices.
• Place all fruit into juice and let flavors meld in fridge for 2-3 hours or overnight before serving.
• Serve garnished with fruit slices.
  

Recipes and images courtesy: Courtyard by Marriott, Gurgaon