Mint Lemonade Squash

Mint Lemonade Squash

1.Mint leaves-2 cups

Wash and drain the mint leaves(make sure you take only the leaves.......even a small stem piece will ruin the Squash).Dry them on Kitchen towels.

2.Sugar-2 1/2 cup

Water-2 cup

Ginger-2” piece

Salt-3/4-1 tsp (Adjust to your taste)

Grate the ginger.Put all the above ingredients into a steel bowl and bring to boil.

3.Green Food color-1/2 tsp

Lime juice-1/2 cup(7-8 limes)

Meanwhile grind the mint leaves in a mixie without adding any water.

Once the mixture boils,Let it simmer for 3-4 minutes.Now add the ground mint leaves.and bring to boil. If adding the color just add it now.Allow this to cool a little bit.Add the lime juice and then strain and store in bottle in the refrigerator.Mint Lemonade Squash is ready

To Serve

Add 3 parts of soda or water to one part of Mint Lemonade Squash.Add ice cubes,chopped green chilies 🌶 (if you like it spicy).Decorate with sliced lemon & fresh mint leaves.