With temperatures crossing 43 degrees Celsius in Hyderabad and going even higher in many parts of the country, this summer just feels too hot to handle. The heat stays on all day, and all you want is something cold, fresh, and instantly soothing. Every break turns into a quick run for iced drinks, chilled desserts, and juicy fruit flavours that actually help you beat the heat, bringing together a menu that carries memory, freshness, and the ease of long, sun-drenched afternoons that stretch endlessly under the heat.
Carrying that feeling forward, ‘A Summer Somewhere – Summer Edition 2026’ opens at Manam Chocolate from May 15 to July 15, 2026, turning peak summer into a seasonal menu built around cooling, comfort, and familiar flavours reimagined.
The collection moves through fruit-forward flavours, layered textures, and nostalgic pairings, expressed across iced, churned, poured, and plated formats, creating a continuous summer experience rather than a standalone menu.
The Summer Edition 2026 is priced between Rs 300 and Rs 900, featuring a range of desserts, beverages, and savoury offerings.
Ice Cream Sandwiches & Soft Serve
A nostalgic take on summer favourites, reimagined with bold textures and layered flavours.
- Malt & Chocolate: Malt cookies with 43% Malt Milk Chocolate ice cream
- Cherry & Vanilla: Cherry compote, dark chocolate ice cream, mascarpone gelato, dark chocolate cookies
- Mango & Citrus: Mango gelato with orange poppy seed cookies
- Guava Chilli Soft Serve: Guava, Guntur chilli, and sea salt in a sweet-spicy soft serve
Classic Summer Desserts
Seasonal fruits shaped into light, layered desserts.
- Pineapple Coconut Lamington: Coconut sponge with pineapple compote
- Mango Custard Tart: Almond tart topped with fresh mango
- Tres Leches (Mango–Saffron): Mango-saffron soaked sponge with cream and pistachios
- Tropical Summer: Mango caramel, coconut mousse, and mascarpone base
Mango Summer Sundae
Ripe Himayat mango, vanilla sponge, fresh cream, and pineapple coconut gelato, served with molten craft chocolate:
- 67% Dark Chocolate
- 45% Milk Chocolate
Summer Beverage Bar
Chilled drinks inspired by street flavours and summer fruits.
- Guava Chilli Iced Chocolate
- Milk Chocolate Mango Shake
- Mango Jasmine Iced Chocolate
- Kokum Iced Chocolate
- Mango Dark Iced Chocolate
Manam Summer Café
A savoury summer menu with crunch, spice, and tropical notes.
- Prawn & Mango Salsa
- Raw Mango & Papaya Salad
- Mango Avocado Toast
The chef’s recommendations highlight key dishes that define the menu through fresh, balanced flavours. It includes the Mango Jasmine Iced Chocolate, a light floral drink with mango, jasmine, and oat-mylk chocolate; the Pineapple Coconut Lamington, soft coconut sponge with tangy pineapple compote; the Cherry & Vanilla Ice Cream Sandwich, combining cherry, mascarpone gelato, and dark chocolate cookies; and the Prawn & Mango Salsa, featuring crispy prawns with avocado mash and mango salsa.
A limited seasonal offering built around fruit-forward notes, cooling profiles, and reimagined classics for the summer months.
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