Firefly Lemonade Cooler

Name: Firefly Lemonade Cooler
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 4 teaspoons basil seeds (or chia seeds); ½ cup water; 4 cups cold water; 2 cups fresh mint leaves; 2 to 4 lemons, juiced (approx. ¼ cup); 4 teaspoons light coconut sugar or jaggery; ½ teaspoon black salt, optional; ½ teaspoon ground cumin; ¼ teaspoon salt or to taste; Ice, optional

CategoryDrinks and SmoothiesCuisineIndianDiets#oil-free, #gluten-free, #vegan

Cooling combo of lemons, mint, & basil for hot days.

Ingredients

4 teaspoons basil seeds (or chia seeds)

½ cup water

4 cups cold water

2 cups fresh mint leaves

2 to 4 lemons, juiced (approx. ¼ cup)

4 teaspoons light coconut sugar or jaggery

½ teaspoon black salt, optional

½ teaspoon ground cumin

¼ teaspoon salt or to taste

Ice, optional

Instructions

Mix the basil or chia seeds with the 1/2 cup water. Set aside for the seeds to absorb the water and swell in size, about 15 minutes.

Whirl the cold water, mint, lemon juice, sugar or jaggery, cumin, black salt, and regular salt in a high-speed blender until smooth.

Strain if desired.

Place the prepared seeds in the bottom of a glass. Top with mint lemonade.

Add ice, if desired. Enjoy on a hot summer day to cool down.

Note:
According to Medical News Today, the potential benefits of basil seeds include being high in fiber, a good source of minerals, and rich in plant-based omega-3 fat. You can buy basil seeds in some natural food stores, Indian grocery stores, and online.