15 Summer Drinks In Hyderabad To Beat The Heat All Season Long

Tea? Yes, always! We've been ditching the regular tea spots lately and going for a chilled Berry Matcha Bubble Tea at Burma Burma. A milk-based drink: You can make it vegan with oat milk and ask for a sugar-free option as well. If you're in a rush, take it in a to-go cup. It makes for a great pick-me-up if you're traveling through the hustle and bustle of Hitech City and Gachibowli.

Google rating: 4.3/5

Price: INR 380

Timings: 12 PM - 10:30 PM

Social handle: @burmaburmaindia

Confused by the name? Saudi Champagne is a non-alcoholic drink that gets its name from the way it looks—golden and bubbly! Go to any eatery that serves Hyderabadi cuisine, and you'll hear this drink present at every table. It's made with apple juice and lots of muddled fruits, with a generous dash of Sprite or 7Up for the fizz. We get our fix at Zouq as it pairs well with hummus and pita, kababs, and mezze platters. 

Google rating: 4.1/5

Timings: 12:30 PM - 11:30 PM

Contact: 070758 89480

Social handle: @zouqhyd

What's better in the summer heat than a chilled beer? One that's mango flavoured! Mango Milkshake is Red Rhino's seasonal brew, which is all about tropical vibes, and we're all about that! It tastes like a creamy milkshake, and the boozy punch makes it better. It's smooth, refreshing, and everything right to beat the heat. 

Google rating: 4.2/5

Price: INR 450

Timings: 8:30 AM - 12M

Contact: 040 4917 0000

Social handle: @redrhino.hyd

If vodka is your spirit drink, then try the Espresso Martini at Cock & Bull. It's a strong and refreshing summer drink straight from the Irish folks who know a thing or two about dealing with workday blues. On a hot day, its dim and cosy ambience will help you forget the heatwave. 

Google rating: 4.5/5

Timings: 12 PM - 12 AM

Contact: 091542 85001

Social handle: @forefathershyd

Another awesome summer drink is this gin cocktail, Goan Salsa, at the newly opened Beer Cartel. Fragrant and fresh, it tastes fruity, citrusy, and light, and we're all about this tango. Keep away until the weekend because we bet you won't stop at one drink. 

Google rating: 4.6/5

Timings: 12:30 PM - 11:30 PM

Contact: 063093 32727

Social handle: @thebeercartel

Like your summer drinks fruity and sweet? Zero40 is brewing a delicious peachy beer cocktail, and it's becoming our go-to order at the brewery. It has tequila, jalapenos for a kick, peach puree, their old-timer craft beer, and a pinch of salt to lock in all the flavours. It's absolutely "pitcher" perfect! 

Google rating: 4.3/5

Price: INR 445

Timings: 12 PM - 12 AM

Contact: 073308 40040

Social handle: @zero40brew

A staple in Indian households, how could we miss Rooh Afza? For those who don't know,  Rooh Afza is a sharbat concentration that is said to have herbal, medicinal ingredients with cooling properties and, most importantly, is approved by everyone's ammas. If you're around Charminar or heading for a shopping trip with your girl gang or fam, stop at Haji Ali Fresh Fruit Juices and gulp down one or two Rooh Afza Milkshakes. It's sweet and tangy and oh-so-yummy; you can thank us later. 

Google rating: 4.2/5

Price: INR 110

Timings: 10 AM - 1 AM

Contact: 070349 99004

This one’s a mango mocktail that we can’t get enough of. Every summer hangout for us at Forefathers is incomplete without multiple glasses of Mango Colada. The mango doesn’t taste synthetic and it’s a not-so-sweet drink to quench your thirst. The tropical flavors hit just right with mango slush, mango puree cream and mango juice. It’s a seasonal hit to be sure to try it before the peak mango season ends. 

Google rating: 4.4/5

Price: INR 299

Timings: 12 PM - 12:30 AM

Contact: 077997 66991

Social handle: @forefathershyd

Going by the name, if you need a drink to wake up your spirit in this heat, try Utho Anaar-Kali at Daily Rituals. This summer drink combines sweet and sour pomegranate with zesty kaffir lime and white rum, and it’s as refreshing as the nimbu pani you remember from your childhood. Topped with vegan foam, it’s a khatta meetha drink that pairs well with pizzas, pasta and burgers. 

Google rating: 4.4/5

Price: INR 949

Timings: 12 PM - 12:30 AM

Contact: 077997 99443

Social handle: @dailyrituals

Go to Oye Kake for killer north Indian, Punjabi dhaba food, and stay for their selection of lassi. Sweet, fruity, and filling, of course, choose from over 10 varieties of India’s most loved summer drink. While we recommend the avocado lassi for its unique flavor, you can also try sitafal lassi, peda lassi, mango lassi, banana lassi, and peanut butter lassi. (Yeah, it's one of the wacky flavors they have on their menu.)

Google rating: 3.9/5

Price: INR 345

Timings: 11 AM - 11:30 PM

Social handle: @oyekake

Guava, lychee, coconut, kaffir lime and a Japanese spice called togarashi —this fizzy summer drink will leave you wanting for more after the first sip. Foo knows how to bring unique Asian flavours together with their starters and main courses, and the same goes for their beverages. It’s a zesty mocktail that packs more punch and less sweetness. 

Google rating: 4.5/5

Price: INR 375

Timings: 11 AM - 12 AM

Contact: 091522 15716

Social handle: @fooindia

A solid part of our childhood in Hyderabad has been hunting for kairi waale bhaiyas, and this non-alcoholic summer drink takes us back to the good old days. This one’s got raw mango, apple juice, and lime soda to create a medley of flavours you must not have imagined. Yes, who knew apple juice and kaccha mango would go so well? 

Google rating: 4.1/5

Price: INR 249

Timings: 12 AM - 12 PM

Contact: 091006 66103

Social handle: @peanutsbarhyd

We know you are familiar with iced tea, so no, this summer drink recommendation is not so obvious. Tea 2.0 at Halo is a twist on your regular earl grey iced tea with exotic and aromatic notes. Think tangy passion fruit juice with sweet guava for tropical vacay vibes and a dash of elderflower for a floral touch. All this in a base of gin makes it a go-to boozy choice on hot days. The best part? It comes garnished with a Jim Jam biscuit we all love, but you have to eat that first before it gets soggy.

Google rating: 4.1/5

Timings: 12 PM - 12 AM

Contact: 089770 24045

Social handle: @halo_hyd

Hoppery is known for its amazing craft beers, and a summer drink we will be chugging this season is a pitcher of their White Spice. It’s a mild wit beer with lemon and peppery flavors, and it’s great for those who are not fond of dark, strong beers. Low in bitterness, it flows smoothly and gives you a kick you’ll enjoy. 

Google rating: 4.2/5

Price: INR 1,345

Timings: 12:30 PM - 11:30 PM

Social handle: @thehopperyindia

A fruity blast in the form of a summer drink, pair your plates of Asian goodness at KOKO with Shibuya ice teas. A concoction of mogo mogo tea (a fruity green tea with banana, mango, and melon), pineapple, tangy yuzu puree, and jasmine syrup, taste sweet and sour sips of this refreshing beverage. If you like it a bit sweeter, ask for more jasmine syrup. 

Google rating: 4.4/5

Price: INR 425

Timings: 12 PM - 11:30 PM

Contact: 097022 44818

Social handle: @kokohyderabad