Mint & Ginger Lemonade

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Mint & ginger buttermilk drink that is a real thirst buster that also helps cool the body.

By Vijaya Rajagopalan

Serves 2 | Prep time: 10 minutes | Cook time: 5 minutes

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INGREDIENTS:

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  1 large lemon or lime – deseeded
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  ½ inch piece of fresh, peeled ginger
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  4-5 mint leaves
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  1 teaspoon of honey or raw sugar
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  2 glasses water

PREPARATION:

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  If using lemon, squeeze out all the juice into a bowl. If using lime, and if they are thin-skinned, you can quarter them put them into the blender with the skin on. Try it! The skin gives it an interesting flavor.
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  To the blender add the lemon juice if using, or the quartered lime pieces.
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  Add the ginger, mint leaves, honey or raw sugar and a quarter glass of slightly warm water and run until fully blended.
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  Strain this juice into a pitcher. Add the 2 glasses cool water.
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  Taste and adjust the honey or sugar to your taste.

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