A sparkling mint lime drink with ice and fresh mint

Drink

Mint Cilantro Nimbu Pani

A salty lime cooler with fresh mint, cilantro, roasted cumin, and black salt.

Ingredients

  • 4 cups cold water
  • 3 limes, juiced
  • 1 cup fresh mint leaves
  • 1/2 cup cilantro leaves
  • 1/2 teaspoon roasted ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon black salt or sea salt
  • 1 teaspoon honey, optional
  • Ice

Method

  1. Blend 1 cup water with mint, cilantro, lime juice, cumin, salt, and honey if using.
  2. Strain into a pitcher.
  3. Stir in the remaining cold water.
  4. Taste for salt and lime.
  5. Serve over ice with a small mint sprig.

Fresh Mint Tip

Use mint and cilantro together for a greener savory cooler that can stand up to cumin.