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