Orange Ginger Cooler

Description

Orange Ginger CoolerOrange Ginger Cooler
This is another wonderful recipe from Kurma Dasa’s cook book, "Great Vegetarian Dishes."

Summary

Yield: 4
Prep Time: 45 minutes
Recipes Drinks

Ingredients

  • 1⁄4 c fresh mint leaves
  • 1 t minced fresh ginger
  • 1⁄8 t finely ground cardamom seeds
  • 2 c hot water
  • 1⁄3 c honey
  • 3 c crushed ice
  • 1⁄3 c Fresh lemon juice
  • 3 c fresh orange juice

Instructions

  1. Grind mint leaves, ginger, and cardamom to a paste with a mortar and pestle, or mince them in a food processor. Steep the pulp in the hot water for half an hour. Strain the mixture through a cloth or sieve, collect the juice, and discard the pulp.
  2. Blend mint and ginger juice and honey in a large bowl. Add ice, lemon juice, and orange juice. Serve in chilled glasses garnished with an orange ring and mint leaves.