Nimbu Pani Recipes

Steps:

• Peel the limes: Slice off the tops and bottoms then, working with one at a time, place each one vertically on a cutting board, setting it on one flat, cut side. Next, slice off the skin and pith. Repeat with remaining limes.
• Put peeled limes, ice cubes, kala namak, fine sea salt and sugar, if using, in a blender, along with 3 cups of water. Blend on high until the ice is crushed and the nimbu pani is frothy.
• Strain, then serve in a glass with a sprig of mint, if you like.

Steps:

• Combine 1/2 cup water with the sugar, black salt and mint in a small saucepan. Heat over medium-high heat until the sugar and salt dissolve into a sweet and salty simple syrup. Strain the syrup and transfer to the fridge to cool. Discard the mint leaves.
• Squeeze the limes into a pitcher and add the chilled simple syrup.
• Crush or muddle a few mint leaves in the bottom of an 8-ounce mint julep cup until they form a paste. Fill halfway with ice. Add 2 ounces of the simple syrup and the bourbon and top with seltzer. Stir until the silver cup is frosted on the outside.
• To serve, garnish with a sprig of fresh mint. Reserve the remaining simple syrup for additional drinks.

Steps:

• Squeeze all lemons to remove juice and strain the juice to remove seeds. Pour into a large jug.
• Add all the remaining ingredients to get desired strength and sweetness and mix well.
• Serve in chilled glasses garnished with lemon slices.