Lemon Juice (Nimbu Pani)

Ingredients

• 4 lemons, juiced
• 3 tbsp sugar (or to taste)
• A pinch of black salt
• 4 cups cold water
• Ice cubes
• Mint leaves for garnish

Method

1. Juice the lemons and strain out any seeds.
2. Dissolve the sugar in a little warm water to make a quick simple syrup, so it mixes in evenly rather than settling at the bottom.
3. Combine the lemon juice, sugar syrup, black salt and cold water in a jug and stir well.
4. Taste and adjust the balance of sweet, tart and salty to your liking.
5. Pour over ice, garnish with mint leaves, and serve immediately.