Mint Cooler

For this month's Blog Hop Wednesday, hosted by Tickling Palates, I was paired with Surabhi.  She is relatively new to the blogging world, but already you can see her creativity shines through with her unique spin on traditional recipes.  Even in something as basic as Muttar Paneer, she makes it in a peanut gravy...how unique!  She also has lots of wonderful bakes, but after the Blogging Marathon and all the baking I did, I need to cut down on baking, especially on the sweet stuff..or my waistline will start to suffer serious repercussions.

Mint is one of my favorite herbs. I put it in lots of savory dishes as well as sweet, as in my Broiled Mango Parfait.  I also use it when I make fresh lemonade and iced tea.  It is so refreshing.  When I saw this refreshing drink on her blog, I knew this is the recipe I was going to do.  This reminds me of the Mint Iced Tea I get whenever I visit Yemen Cafe or the Moustache.  Cool and refreshing...perfect for the approaching summer season.

Pudina Lime

Pudina is mint in the Hindi language, but I am not sure why this is called Lime, as there is no lime in her recipe, but since I love lime (I usually make limeade and not lemonade), I added a little to her recipe.


1  large bunch mint (about 2 cups of firmly packed leaves)
Juice of 2 limes
1/4 cup sugar
3 cups cold water

In a food processor, combine mint, lime juice and water.  Process well.

Let sit for 1 hour, so mint can really flavor liquid.  Strain. Serve over ice and enjoy!

Mixed with liquor, I think this would make a fabulous cocktail also...maybe with some Ouzo?  Leave a comment and let me know what creative cocktail you create using this cooler!

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