SPARKLING PANAKAM (GINGER, CARDAMOM, LIME JUICE SPARKLING WATER)
I'm just beginning to explore the fascinating world of traditional Indian beverages. One of the most refreshing I've discovered to date is panakam, typically made during the Hindi festival Sri Rama Navami. If you can imagine a frosty cold, light, bright ginger beer, you'll have an idea of its taste. I make my version sparkling, and because the traditional jaggery is sometimes hard to come by (and slow to dissolve), I use whatever full-flavored, fine-grain, natural cane sugar I have on hand-muscovado works nicely. This version is also dialed back as far as sweetness goes; some versions I've come across use double or even triple the amount of sugar. Feel free to adjust the sweetness to your liking.
Provided by Heidi Swanson
Categories Non-Alcoholic Ginger Vegetarian Kid-Friendly Summer Vegan Party Cardamom Drink Small Plates
Yield Makes 4 cups/1 liter
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a medium pitcher, make a thick paste by stirring together the sugar, ginger, cardamom, lime juice, salt, and a small splash of the sparkling water. Stir until any lumps have dissolved. Add more water, a little at a time, stirring all the while. The mixture will get quite fizzy, so just take it slow. Serve as cold as possible with as many ice cubes wedged into the pitcher as possible.
SPARKLING LIME (OR LEMON) BEVERAGE
I find this beverage extermely refreshing, and I will drink it, or its lemon variant, around the order of once or twice a day. It provides a perky hint of flavor without making the beverage so tart one is driven to add sugar or sugar substitutes -- and it's simple and quick. And unlike commercially-flavored seltzer waters, it tastes real.
Provided by Diann is Cooking
Categories Very Low Carbs
Time 1m
Yield 1 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Squirt juice into water tumbler, add ice, add cold seltzer water to fill.
- Garnish, if desired, with a thin slice of lemon or lime or orange, and enjoy.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1.3, Sodium 74.7, Carbohydrate 0.4, Sugar 0.1
HOMEMADE GINGER CARDAMOM SODA WITH LIME
This is a good recipe, and can be changed up with different fruits and spices! For example, lightly crush berries and blend them with sugar and water to make a berry-flavored syrup. Add fresh basil to peach puree to spice up a non-alcohol Bellini! Many options await you and will delight your guests. Posted by Michael Dietsch on Serious Eats.
Provided by Sharon123
Categories Beverages
Time 10m
Yield 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a small, dry pot, toast cardamom over medium heat until fragrant.
- Remove the pot from the heat. Add ginger, sugar, water, and lime zest. Place back on heat and simmer until sugar is dissolved, about 5 minutes. Cool syrup; strain and discard solids.
- In a cocktail shaker(or a jar with lid), add 1 oz. syrup (or to taste) and lime juice. Add ice and shake to blend. Divide between two tall glasses, filled with ice.
- Top with sparkling water, club soda, or sparkling cider. Stir gently and serve immediately.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 404.8, Fat 0.1, Sodium 4.3, Carbohydrate 105.8, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 100.8, Protein 0.4
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