Mint and Cumin Water

This is a popular street drink during the Indian summertime - you won't find it during the winter. The cumin - which tastes best if you roast it and grind it yourself - adds a delicious hint of spice. It's also very cooling and people find that it settles the stomach.

• Vegetarian

Preparation time :	10 minutes to 12 minutes
Total time :	10 minutes to 12 minutes

Serves: 1

Ingredients

2 x 20g packs fresh mint
juice of 2 limes
½ tsp ground cumin
pinch of salt
1½ tsp sugar
soda water or sparkling water, well chilled
mint leaves and lime, to garnish

Method

1. Put the mint, stalks and all, into a blender with the lime juice and blitz to a purée. Press the purée through a sieve into a bowl and discard the mint debris. Add cumin, salt and sugar, adjusting the quantities to suit your taste.
2. Fill a tall glass with crushed ice, pour over the minty liquid and top up with soda or sparkling water. Garnish with a sprig of mint and a slice of lime to serve.