There are several methods to cool down a drink quickly without using ice or a refrigerator/freezer. Here are some effective techniques:
Salt and Ice Bath: Fill a large container or bowl with ice and add some salt. Place your drink in the ice bath and stir it around. The addition of salt lowers the freezing point of water, making the ice bath even colder and cooling your drink faster.
Wet Paper Towel Wrap: Take a damp paper towel or cloth and wrap it around your drink. Put the wrapped drink in front of a fan or in a breezy spot. As the water evaporates from the towel, it will draw heat away from the drink, cooling it down faster.
Cold Water Soak: Fill a basin or sink with very cold water and add some ice if available. Place your drink in the cold water and stir it gently. The cold water will transfer its temperature to the drink, cooling it down more quickly.
Stirring with a Metal Spoon: Use a metal spoon to stir your drink rapidly. Metal is an excellent conductor of heat, so it will help dissipate the heat from the drink into the surrounding air faster.
Compressed Air: If you have access to a can of compressed air (commonly used for cleaning electronics), turn it upside down and spray the liquid refrigerant onto the drink. The rapid evaporation of the refrigerant will cool down the drink quickly.
Frozen Fruit: If you have frozen fruit on hand, you can drop a few pieces into your drink. The frozen fruit will absorb some of the heat from the drink and help cool it down.
Remember that these methods will not cool your drink as quickly as using ice or a refrigerator/freezer, but they can still provide a noticeable temperature drop in a short amount of time. Be cautious when using some of these techniques, especially with electronic devices like compressed air, and avoid any potential hazards or contamination of the drink.