Nimbu Pani is a common chilled and refreshing summer special drink, made with lots of lemon, khajoor (dates) and sparkling water.

Preparation time: 6 – 7 minutes
Cooking time: 10 minutes
Servings: 5

Ingredients:

• 10 big lemons
• 2 600 ml soda bottles
• 1 cup dates (khajoor) pitted and chopped
• 2 tbsp honey
• 4 cups water
• Few Ice-Cubes

How to make Nimbu Pani:

1. Cut the lemons in halves crosswise and remove the zest from 6 of the halves.
2. Squeeze out the juice from the lemons.
3. Slice the remaining lemons into thin rounds and keep them aside for garnishing purpose.
4. Place the water and the dates in a sauce pan and gently boil for 6-7 minutes till the dates tenders.
5. Add the zest and boil for another 2-3 minutes.
6. Turn the flame off and stir in the honey, lemon juice & few lemon slices.
7. Keep the drink aside loosely covered for 6-7 hours.
8. Strain through a muslin lined sieve.
9. While serving, mix the drink with soda and add some crushed ice cubes.
10. Serve chilled.