Ginger & lemon fizz cocktail recipe
Ingredients
| Ingredients |
|---|
| Juice of 1.5 lemons (3.5 tbsp) |
| Juice of a 2-inch piece of unpeeled ginger (by mincing finely) |
| ½ tsp black salt (kala namak) |
| 4 tsp brown sugar |
| 8–10 mint leaves, chopped |
| 2 cans of soda water (you can also use Sprite or lemon soda) |
| 120ml of white rum (skip if you want a non-alcoholic drink!) |
| 4–8 ice cubes (1–2 per glass) |
Cooking Notes
The sprinkle of black salt elevates the refreshing drink to something perfect for a summer afternoon.
Contrary to its name, black salt has a pinkish hue and a bold salty-sour taste.
Add the dash of rum if you’re in the mood for cocktails, or leave it out if you’d like to avoid the boozy kick.
Makes 4 glasses.
Method
- Muddle together the following ingredients – juice of lemons, juice of ginger, black salt, brown sugar and mint leaves. Set aside in the fridge for 15 minutes.
- To serve, divide the muddled mixture equally between 4 glasses. Add 1–2 ice cubes per glass, per your preference.
- Top up with soda water and, if using, rum.
- If you’re not serving immediately, you can store the muddled mixture in the fridge for a few hours, and top up with soda & rum before serving.
- Enjoy your refreshing drink!
