Thursday, April 28, 2011

Lime and Mint to beat the heat

Tried and tasted by Nivedita
Hi All,
Summer is here, time to keep us cool and hydrated. 
Here is a very common and simple drink which can be made at home easily. 


Ingredients: (To make 1 glass)
Water - 1 glass
OR
LIMCA or SEVEN UP or SODA - 1 GLASS
Lime - half +half
Salt  - 1 tsp
Fresh Mint - 4 to 6 leaves
Pepper powder - 1/4 tsp(optional)
Ice cubes - 3 to 4

Method:
  • Cut the half lime into thick ring to garnish
  • Crush 4 mint leaves
  • Pour the water or Limca in a serving glass.
  • Add salt, lime, pepper and fresh mint.
  • Mix thoroughly. 
  • Add the ice cubes, garnish with fresh mint leaves and lime ring.
  • Serve chilled.
Sending this glass to Radhika's event
Keep Smiling,

12 comments:

aipi said...

A great thirst quencher-Perfect with the mercury climbing these days..

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Unknown said...

That does look refreshing dear, I can almost taste it. Though, it is not that hot yet (here).

Mina Joshi said...

Great refreshing drink. I like this recipe as it is sugarfree.

Unknown said...

I can have a pitcher of that now! perfect thirst quencher!!
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KrithisKitchen said...

Lime and mint is a perfect cooler... great glass..

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Torviewtoronto said...

this looks so refreshing

Unknown said...

ah sweet lime soda - could and can never resist this refreshing drink! Can drink a gallon of it!

Smita P said...

cool and refreshing ..perfect for the summers :)
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Raji said...

Perfect thirst quencher..It's so hot here and I would love to make this.

Priya Suresh said...

Omg, wat a fabulous refreshing drink,sooo great..

chef and her kitchen said...

can have this 365 days a year..:)

Nitha said...

Lime-Mint is really a cooler...

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