Watermelon mint lemonade

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Watermelon mint lemonade

  • Author: Shampa Banerjee
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 5 minutes
  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Diet: Low Calorie

Description

Watermelon mint lemonade is a refreshing summer beverage that combines the sweet flavor of watermelon with the tanginess of lemon and the coolness of mint. Watermelon mint lemonade is a healthy and delicious way to stay cool during the summer months. Watermelon is a good source of vitamin C, while lemons are packed with vitamin C and antioxidants. Mint is also rich in antioxidants and can aid digestion. This beverage is low in calories and sugar and is a great alternative to sugary sodas or other high-calorie drinks.

 


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Ingredients

  • 4 cups of chopped watermelon (seeds removed)
  • 1/4 cup of fresh lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup of fresh mint leaves
  • 4 cups of water

Instructions

  • In a blender, puree the chopped watermelon until it becomes smooth.
  • In a pitcher, mix together the watermelon juice, lemon juice, mint leaves and water.
  • Stir until all the ingredients are well combined.
  • Chill the lemonade in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
  • Garnish with a sprig of mint or a slice of lemon.


Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 4
  • Calories: 58 Kcal
  • Fat: 0.3g
  • Carbohydrates: 15g
  • Fiber: 0.7g
  • Protein: 0.7g

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Kokum sherbet

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Kokum Sherbet

  • Author: Sanjana
  • Prep Time: 3 hours
  • Cook Time: 5 minutes
  • Total Time: 3hours 5 minutes
  • Yield: 4-5 glasses
  • Category: Drink
  • Cuisine: Indian
  • Diet: Low Calorie

Description

With summer season here, temperatures have gone high. To beat this scorching heat, our very own spice cultivated in India -KOKAM serves as a natural coolant.


Ingredients

-Kokum – 1 cup/30g
– Jaggery- 1cup/30g
-Cumin seeds powder/Jeera powder- 1 tsp
-Salt as per taste


Instructions

-Soak a cup of kokum in water for 3-4 hours.
– Once soft, mash them and strain the liquid away.
– In a pan, take the leftover kokam pulp, add Jaggery, cumin seeds powder and salt.
– Stir and cook this mixture until sugar melts. Add the strained kokum water.
– Cook for more 5 minutes and then let it cool.
– Store this kokum concentrate in a container.

-Whenever wish to drink, take 2 spoon of kokum syrup and dilute it in one glass water.



Nutrition

  • Calories: 129kcal
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Carbohydrates: 8g
  • Protein: 1.5g

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