Mint Cumin 'tini' (a.k.a Boozy Jal jeera)

By Panfusine • July 3, 2012 • 0 Comments

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Author Notes: Boozed up version of the classic street side drink Jal jeera, the non alcoholic a staple to combat the summer heat on the streets of New Delhi. - Panfusine

Makes 3-4 servings

1 cup cilantro leaves, packed
1 cup mint leaves (packed)
1-2 fresh green chiles
Juice of 2 limes
1 teaspoon finely powdered toasted cumin seeds
1 pinch black salt (optional)
2 cups Chilled water
1 cup Pama pomegranate vodka
1/2 cup Rose's Lime cordial
kosher salt mixed with toasted cumin powder for rimming glasses
Mint leaves
4 teaspoons sugar

Rub the rim of 4 glasses with the cumin flavored salt.
In a blender, combine the cilantro, mint, green chiles, cumin powder, salt and lime juice, blend to form a smooth liquid (adding 1/2 cup of water), Strain, taste to adjust seasoning. CHill until ready to use
Muddle mint leaves with 1 teaspoon sugar in the bottom of a shaker. Add 2 oz of the pomegranate vodka 1-2 oz of lime cordial (as per your preference).Add Ice & shake well.
Strain into the glasses, top with 3 oz of the spiced mint liquid. Top up with cold water as per your preference. garnish with a sprig of mint & serve chilled!