Sangria, which gets its name from the spanish word sangre, literally means blood red. This dark red drink is traditionally drunk directly from a long spouted jug. Well, if you cannot find that many jugs, you can serve them in glasses, of course! nobody would mind the deviation from tradition, since the flavour more than offsets any other compromise! the more the grapes are soaked in the syrup, more mature is the flavour of the drink. Glass used: all purpose wine glass

Strawbeery cocktail, if strawberries are in season, this drink has to be on the table! juicy fresh strawberries are combined with orange juice and garnished with a dainty strawberry fan. It is a perfect drink to serve at fine dining parties, thanks to its charming look! glass used: rock glass

Tangy fruitade, it is rare to find a dish that is exotic and appealing, yet easy to make! here is an example of one such drink. This pineapple, orange and strawberry combo is just perfect for mocktails – the refreshing tinge of oranges and pineapples is highly appreciable when combined with the complementary strawberry. Glass used: rock glass

Tropical sip, the last thing you would have imagined is to find coconut milk in a mocktail! but good things find a place everywhere. The coconut milk imparts a nice, creamy feel to this drink. It mellows the tangy taste of pineapple and orange. Best served in shot glasses as a welcome drink at your party! glass used: hi-ball glass

Citrus salad, macaroni, veggies, sprouts and fruits combine in a refreshing mint flavoured curd dressing creating a wholesome salad. Keep hunger pangs at bay and get back to shape!

Pink glow, refreshing as ever, this drink is a must to keep your skin glow pink. Strawberries are rich in antioxidants and vitamin c, both required to maintain good skin. Antioxidants like carrots, oranges, strawberries etc protect skin from its damage. Iron maintains blood supply to skin, keeping it supple and healthy.

Sprouted methi and fruit salad, rich in nutrients that help boost immune system, this salad is surely a favourite with health conscious. Methi’s goodness increase manifold on sprouting. Whip up a sprout salad or a subzi for a healthy and nutritious meal. Add fruits of your choice to further enhance its flavour. Fruits and sprouts both contain vitamin c, nutrient that fight infections and keeps you healthy.

Tangy fruit medley, very nutritious salad that works best for your tummy and body. Cleanse your system with this fibre-rich salad. The dressing is healthy too, as it is made of pineapple juice, mint and salt and pepper. Loads of fruits add variety to your diet satiates you and keeps you away from binge-eating on high calorie foods.

Melon medley, muskmelon is also known as canteloupe or rockmelon. It is no wonder that the cantaloupe with its refreshingly rich flavour and aroma and minimal calories is the most popular variety of melon. It is an excellent source of vitamin a, potassium and vitamin b3 (niacin). Glass used: rock glass

Citrus punch, all citrus fruits like oranges, sweet lime and lemon have been used for this punch. Since we are using a carbonated drink, serve this drink immediately. You may use carbonated lemonade instead of chilled soda. Glass used: punch bowl

Fresh strawberries, orange marmalade and warm buttery scones together make a wonderful dessert. Make this when fresh strawberries are in season. The colours are a feast to the eyes, while the taste is simply delicious.

Fruits contain fruit sugar or ‘fructose’ which does not raise blood sugar levels unlike other form of sugar like table sugar, glucose, honey etc. Any form of added sugar in fruit juices or fruit milkshakes can increase your blood sugar levels; so it is better to always buy fully-ripe and sweet fruits to avoid adding any sugar or sugar substitute. Remember, natural is always better! Besides this, grapes are also rich in antioxidants, cancer-fighting flavonoids and vitamin C. Not to forget that the apples and oranges their share of substance, flavour and nutrients to this drink, making it a pleasant surprise to your taste-buds and health!

An aesthetic gateau laced with the tanginess of orange and whipped cream.

Tangy toasts that will make you do a tango! pineapple and mint leaves are tinged with orange juice and spiced up with garlic and chilli powders, in this super-healthy treat.