As the summer season arrives, one naturally begins to crave something cool and refreshing. In such times, what could be better than Lassi?

Lassi is a staple beverage in every North Indian household; however, if you have grown a bit tired of the classic plain Lassi, Rose Lassi, and Mango Lassi make for excellent alternatives. Let's discover the recipes for preparing Rose Lassi and Mango Lassi right at home.

**Rose Lassi**

**Ingredients:**
Fresh Yogurt (Curd) – 2 cups (thick)
Gulkand (Rose Petal Preserve) or Rose Syrup – 3-4 tablespoons
Sugar – 2 tablespoons
Chilled Milk – ½ cup
Cardamom Powder – A pinch
Ice Cubes – 4-5
For Garnish – Fresh rose petals and chopped pistachios.

**Preparation Method:**
First, add the thick yogurt, chilled milk, and sugar into a blender or mixer jar.
Now, add the rose syrup (or Gulkand) and cardamom powder. If you are using rose syrup, reduce the amount of sugar, as the syrup is already sweet.

Add the ice cubes and blend the mixture until a frothy layer forms on top. Ensure that the Lassi does not become too thin in consistency.
Pour the Lassi into tall glasses. Garnish with fresh rose petals and pistachios, and serve chilled.

**Mango Lassi**

**Ingredients:**
Fresh Yogurt (Curd) – 1.5 cups
Ripe Mango – 1 cup
Sugar or Honey – 2-3 tablespoons
Chilled Water or Milk – ¼ cup
Saffron Strands – 4-5
For Garnish – Small mango cubes and slivered almonds.

**Preparation Method:**
First, peel the mango and extract its pulp.
Add the mango pulp and sugar to a blender, and blend briefly to ensure there are no lumps remaining. Now, add the yogurt, saffron-infused milk, and ice cubes. Blend thoroughly until the mixture becomes smooth and creamy.

Pour it into glasses and garnish with small pieces of mango and chopped almonds.

Pro Tips:
Always use fresh and sweet yogurt; sour yogurt can spoil the taste of the lassi.
To further enhance the texture of the lassi, you can use a traditional whisk (mathani) instead of a blender.

The yogurt and milk used to prepare the lassi should be thoroughly chilled so that you do not need to add an excessive amount of ice on top.

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