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Summer is the perfect time to cool down with refreshing, homemade beverages. Enjoy a Mango Chili Lemonade that combines sweet mango with a spicy kick, or a Globe Grape and Cranberry Mojito for a fruity twist. The Pomegranate Mojito is a tangy delight with fresh pomegranate seeds and lime. For a crisp and zesty option, try the Cucumber Fizz Lemonade, blending cucumber and mint. Finally, Kala Noor offers a unique blend of spices and flavored soda for a tantalizing refreshment. Vikram Shokeen, Sous Chef, The Ashok shares 5 drinks that are simple to prepare and perfect for hot days.
Mango Chili Lemonade
Ingredients:
- 1 ripe mango, peeled and diced
- 1-2 teaspoons of sugar (adjust to taste, depending on the sweetness of the mango)
- 1 teaspoon sun dried red chilli flakes
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 40 ml soda
- Ice cubes
- Mint leaves for garnish (optional)
Instructions:
- Place the diced mango in a blender along with sugar, red chili flakes and mint.
- Blend until smooth. If the mixture is too thick, you can add a little water to help it blend smoothly.
- Once the mango mixture is smooth, pour it through a fine-mesh strainer into a pitcher or directly into the shaker, remove any fibres or chunks.
- Add the lemon juice to the strained mango puree and add some ice.
- Add soda and shake well.
- Strain directly into glass, garnish and serve.
Enjoy your refreshing Mango Chilli Lemonade!
Globe Grape and Cranberry Mojito
Ingredients:
- 2-3 globe grapes, halved
- 60 ml cup cranberry juice
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 30 ml club soda
- Ice cubes
- Grapes for garnish
Instructions:
- In a sturdy glass, muddle the halved grapes until the grapes release their juices and the mint becomes fragrant.
- Add lime juice.
- Fill the glass with ice cubes.
- Pour in the cranberry juice.
- Top off the glass with club soda.
- Gently stir the ingredients together to combine.
- Taste the mojito and adjust the sweetness or tartness.
- Garnish with some halved grapes.
Serve immediately and enjoy your refreshing Grape and Cranberry Mojito!
Pomegranate Mojito
Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup fresh pomegranate seeds
- 1/2 lime, cut into wedges
- 1/2 cup club soda
- Ice cubes
- pomegranate seeds for garnish
Instructions:
- In a glass, muddle together the fresh pomegranate seeds and lime wedges until it dissolved and the mint leaves are slightly bruised, releasing their flavor.
- Fill the glass with ice cubes.
- Top off the glass with club soda.
- Gently stir to combine all the ingredients.
- Garnish with few additional pomegranate seeds, if desired.
- Serve immediately and enjoy your refreshing Pomegranate Mojito!
Cucumber Fizz Lemonade
Ingredients:
- 4 slices of cucumber
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon sugar syrup
- 30 ml soda water
- Ice cubes
- 2 tea spoon Mint paste
- Fresh mint leaves for garnish
Instructions:
- In a glass, muddle the cucumber slices along with mint leaves to release their flavour.
- Add fresh lemon juice and sugar syrup to the glass.
- Fill the glass with ice cubes.
- Pour soda water over the ice.
- Gently stir the ingredients together or shake in shaker.
- Garnish with fresh mint leaves.
Serve immediately and enjoy your refreshing Cucumber Fizz Lemonade!
Kala Noor
Ingredients:
For Kala Noor masala
- 1 Table Spoon black salt
- Table salt 1gm
- Chaat masala 2gm
- Roasted cumin powder 5gm
- Roasted black pepper powder 2gm.
For base
- Lime juice 20ml
- Flavoured soda 130ml
Instructions:
- Combine devil’s potion masala and lime juice in a brandy balloon and top it with chilled flavoured soda.
- Garnish with a lemon swirl
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