Thursday, March 12, 2015

Minty Pink Lemonade with ginger




I wonder how Sun plays a vital role in our lives. I might sound crazy to you all. But ,seriously when you live in a cold country with almost 6 months of dark and cloudy sky , you feel kind of low which we call winter blues.We , among friends refer winter as ' black and white ', as we get to see only snow and dark sky.But,when you see bright sun shine , it automatically brings brightness to our lives too. Don't you agree ? I feel like the life is back with all colors , the feeling of Spring.



I know it might be little early to enjoy a chill drink but I'm all set to do so. Usually , When Spring begins allergy season begins too. Nevertheless,Mother Nature has given us plenty of citrus fruits for this season to boost our immunity.



Since this poor grapefruit has a touch of bitterness , my boy doesn't prefer this. I simply make this pink lemonade and the boy takes it in loads happily. I'm also happy as I've sneaked some ginger there too.





Ingredients

Grape fruit juice  ............................. 1 cup , squeezed fresh from the fruit
Lemon Juice ................................... 2 tbsp , freshly squeezed
Cold water ....................................... 3 cups
Fresh Mint ....................................... handful + extra
Ginger  ............................................. 1/2 tsp, grated
Salt .................................................. a pinch
Sugar ..............................................3 to 4 tbsp
Lemon wedges ....................................  few

Method

Mix sugar , 1 cup water, mint and ginger and heat through until sugar melts. let it sit.
Mix grapefruit juice and lemon juice along with cold water.
Now slightly bruise the mint leaves with salt and add it to the mixture.
Stir in the sugar syrup to this.
Mix everything well and add the lemon wedges .
Keep refrigerated .
Serve them topped with some ice cubes and mint leaves.







4 comments:

  1. very refreshing color.. never tried this combo should try

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    1. Thank you. Give it a try and let me know :)

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  2. Oooh I love the addition of ginger!! Yum!

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  3. Beautiful and fresh-looking! Love ginger too in all drinks! :)

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