Mint lemonade is the perfect beverage for a hot summer day and is a must-have for picnics.

Serves 4.

Ingredients:

• 6 tablespoons of freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 8 tablespoons sugar
• 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon black salt optional
• 1/2 teaspoon grounded black pepper
• 32 oz cold water
• 1/8 teaspoon roasted ground cumin powder to garnish
• Mint leaves to garnish
• Ice cubes

Method

• Blend the mint leaves.
• Add lemon juice, sugar, salt, black salt, and black pepper.
• Blend together.
• Mix the mixture with water and pour the lemonade over ice.
• Garnish with mint leaves and cumin powder.

Tips

Every ingredient in this recipe can be adjusted to your taste.

Variations

Replace water with soda water. Add 1 tablespoon of fresh ginger juice.