Nimbu Soda Shikanji Lemon Soda Cooler
Refreshing Indian lemon soda drink blending fresh lime juice, mint water, and spiced powder of black salt, roasted cumin, and black pepper. Served chilled with ice cubes and soda for a tangy, aromatic summer beverage.
Ingredients
- black salt, groundsea salt0.5:1vegan
milder flavor
- roasted cumin powder, ground
- black pepper powder, ground
- 3 limes, whole
- 3 tablespoon sugar syrup, liquidhoney1:1vegan
neutral sweetness
- 10 mint leaves, fresh
- 5 ice cubes, whole
- 3 glass soda, carbonatedsparkling water1:1vegan
less sweet
Instructions
- 1
Mix black salt, roasted cumin powder, and black pepper powder together to form the shikanji spice blend.
- 2
Blend mint leaves with water in a mixer grinder to create mint water.
- 3
Divide the shikanji spice blend evenly among three serving glasses.
- 4
Add mint water to each glass.
- 5
Squeeze fresh lime juice into each glass.
- 6
Stir in sugar syrup to each glass.
- 7
Top with ice cubes.
- 8
Fill each glass to the brim with soda.
- 9
Garnish with fresh mint leaves and serve immediately.
Tips
Prepare the spice blend in advance and store in an airtight container for up to one week.
Make mint water fresh just before serving for best flavor.
Use fresh limes for maximum juice yield and tartness.
Good to Know
Spice blend keeps up to one week in airtight container. Prepared drink best consumed immediately.
Mix spice blend up to one week ahead. Blend mint water up to 4 hours ahead.
Serve immediately after adding soda while ice is fresh and carbonation is active. Garnish with mint leaves.
Common Mistakes
Add soda last to avoid loss of carbonation.
Do not blend mint leaves too finely to avoid bitter taste.