Lemon Water (Nimbu Pani, Limbu Sarbat, Lime Water):
Lemon Water prepared with lemon, salt, and sugar is a perfect drink for hot summer as it provides instant energy and hydrates the body in no time. It also provides vitamin C and helps flush out toxins from the body. Serve it to kids during their summer vacations as well as to patients recovering from dehydration.
Preparation Time:5 minutes
Serves: 2 servings
Ingredients:
| 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice |
| 1/2 teaspoon Salt |
| 2 tablespoons Sugar |
| A pinch of Black Pepper Powder, optional |
| 2 cups(500 ml) Water |
| 2 Lemon Slices, for garnishing |
| 4 Ice Cubes |
Directions:
1. Lemon, sugar, and salt are required for this recipe. You can use green lime instead of lemon in this recipe.
2. Pour 2 cups water into a medium pot or a jug. Add 2 tablespoons lemon juice, 2 tablespoons sugar, and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Stir them using a spoon until the sugar dissolves completely. (You can also use powdered sugar in place of whole sugar.)
3. Add a pinch of pepper powder and mix well. Taste the water and adjust the amount of sugar, lemon juice, and salt as per your taste.
4. Add two ice cubes to each glass. Pour prepared lemon water over ice cubes. Garnish with a nimbu (lemon) slices and serve.
Tips and Variations:
- Adjust the amount of sugar as per your taste.
- You can use same amount of honey instead of using sugar.
- For variation, add 1/2 teaspoon grated ginger and few mint leaves.
- For plain simple lemon water, do not add any spices.
Taste: Salty, Sweet and sour
Serving Ideas: Serve it in the afternoon during hot summer instead of tea.