A sparkling mint lime drink with ice and fresh mint

Drink

Turmeric Mint Buttermilk

Cold buttermilk whisked with mint, turmeric, ginger, cumin, and black pepper.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups chilled buttermilk
  • 1/2 cup cold water
  • 1/2 cup fresh mint leaves
  • 1/2 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric
  • 1/4 teaspoon roasted ground cumin
  • Pinch of black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon sea salt

Method

  1. Blend water, mint, ginger, turmeric, cumin, pepper, and salt until smooth.
  2. Whisk the green spice mixture into chilled buttermilk.
  3. Let stand for 3 minutes.
  4. Taste and adjust salt.
  5. Serve in cold glasses with a mint leaf on top.

Fresh Mint Tip

Mint keeps turmeric tasting fresh, especially when the drink is served very cold.