Mint & Ginger Lemonade

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:


  • 1 large lemon or lime – deseeded

  • ½ inch piece of fresh, peeled ginger

  • 4-5 mint leaves

  • 1 teaspoon of honey or raw sugar

  • 2 glasses water

PREPARATION:


  • 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.

  • To the blender add the lemon juice if using, or the quartered lime pieces.

  • Add the ginger, mint leaves, honey or raw sugar and a quarter glass of slightly warm water and run until fully blended.

  • Strain this juice into a pitcher. Add the 2 glasses cool water.

  • Taste and adjust the honey or sugar to your taste.

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