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    Home » Drinks » Lemonade

    Mint Lemonade | Nimbu Paani

    Published: Apr 18, 2013 · by Nisha

    In India, no summer passes without having this lively energetic drink. You will be able to find it in every convenient store and with every street vendors. A simple but the best thirst quencher. I always thought that lemonade and nimbu paani were same until recently. The only difference is that Nimbu Paani has salt and sugar directly added to it whereas for a lemonade sugar syrup is made and there is no salt. But both of them taste divine on a scorching day. Perfect way to welcome spring and cool down summer heat.

    Lemonade, lime juice, nimbu paani

    LemonadeMINT LEMONADE

    Balmy and refreshing. A perfect thirst quencher.

    Prep time: 5 mins | Cook time: NIL | Inactive time: 1 hour | Total time: ~1 Hr | Serves: 3

    Ingredients

    • 1 Cup Lemon juice
    • 3 to 4 Cups Water
    • ½ Cup Sugar
    • ½ Cup Water
    • 4 Tbsp julienne mint leaves, divided
    • 2-3 Sliced lemons
    Instructions

    1. Squeeze juice out of the lemons, keeping half a lemon aside. Slice the half in ½" thickness. Strain the juice in case you have seeds in them and if you don't want the pulp. 
    2. Bring to boil sugar and water along with 2 tablespoon mint leaves. Allow it to cool completely and strain the mint leaves.
    3. Pour the lemon juice and water in a pitcher. Gradually add the sugar syrup checking for sweetness. Add the remaining mint leaves and sliced lemons.
    4. Serve them chilled with ice cubes. 

      Notes

      1. Discard the mint leaves if serving it for the next day. They tend to loose their freshness.  
      2. You can increase the sugar amount to ¾ if you want it even more sweetness. 
      3. If you add a pinch of salt, this becomes nimbu pani. 

      This for the second day of BM under Seasonal Theme. Check out the other Blog Marathoners here. 

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      Comments

      1. Manju says

        April 26, 2013 at 12:17 am

        Perfect summer drink,

        Reply
      2. Suchi Sm says

        April 23, 2013 at 8:03 am

        Refreshing cooling drink....

        Reply
      3. Pallavi Purani says

        April 19, 2013 at 10:50 am

        Your presentation jar is adorable.

        Reply
      4. Srivalli says

        April 19, 2013 at 6:35 am

        Nisha, the picture has really come out so well!..very well taken..what's the setting?

        Reply
      5. Pavani N says

        April 18, 2013 at 6:10 pm

        Such a refreshing drink. Perfect summer thirst quencher. Beautiful pic.

        Reply
      6. Preeti Garg says

        April 18, 2013 at 5:58 pm

        Beautiful click and refreshing drink for summer

        Reply
      7. The Pumpkin Farm says

        April 18, 2013 at 4:45 pm

        Delicious, loved the click

        Reply
      8. Archana Potdar says

        April 18, 2013 at 4:34 pm

        Beautiful pic. Love the lemonade

        Reply
      9. Nalini's Kitchen says

        April 18, 2013 at 4:27 pm

        Perfect thirst quencher for sunny days,awesome click...

        Reply
      10. Chef Mireille says

        April 18, 2013 at 3:05 pm

        I always add mint when I make fresh lemonade - it is so refreshing especially in the summer

        Reply
      11. Harini-Jaya Rupanagudi says

        April 18, 2013 at 12:27 pm

        Beautiful click..Very refreshing indeed!

        Reply
      12. Rajani S says

        April 18, 2013 at 7:12 am

        The click is so beautiful. Lovely presentation!

        Reply
      13. Priya Suresh says

        April 18, 2013 at 5:00 am

        Summer without lemonade is like summer without sun, wat a super refreshing thirsty quencher.

        Reply
      14. Suma Gandlur says

        April 18, 2013 at 3:49 am

        A perfect thirst quencher for hot summer days.

        Reply

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