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,
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12 comments:

  1. aipiApril 28, 2011 at 12:53 AM

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

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  2. UnknownApril 28, 2011 at 12:54 AM

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

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  3. Mina JoshiApril 28, 2011 at 1:07 AM

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

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  4. UnknownApril 28, 2011 at 1:24 AM

    I can have a pitcher of that now! perfect thirst quencher!!
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  5. KrithisKitchenApril 28, 2011 at 2:17 AM

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

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  6. TorviewtorontoApril 28, 2011 at 5:12 AM

    this looks so refreshing

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  7. UnknownApril 28, 2011 at 6:11 AM

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

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  8. Smita PApril 28, 2011 at 8:26 AM

    cool and refreshing ..perfect for the summers :)
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  9. RajiApril 28, 2011 at 10:19 AM

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

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  10. Priya SureshApril 28, 2011 at 12:52 PM

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

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  11. chef and her kitchenApril 28, 2011 at 2:20 PM

    can have this 365 days a year..:)

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  12. NithaApril 28, 2011 at 6:27 PM

    Lime-Mint is really a cooler...

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