Tag: Summer Drinks

Jaljeera and Jaljeera Cocktail Recipe

Jaljeera is a refreshing and popular Indian summer drink. Here is Jaljeera recipe that can be easily made with ingredients available at home.

Whenever I hear the term summer drinks, the first name that comes to my mind is Jaljeera. For all the people who don’t know what Jaljeera is, it is basically cumin seeds water. It is a refreshing and popular Indian drink that is great for summer. The tangy taste of Jaljeera takes me back to my childhood days. I still remember the Jaljeera recipe my mom used to make, it tasted so delicious and we used to have it every day during summers. Find easier to make and delicious recipes here.

The reason why Jaljeera is so popular is that it is amazing for keeping the body cool. It helps in beating the heat by hydrating and rejuvenating the body. Jaljeera is also good for digestive health and it is often served as a welcome drink in many Indian restaurants. It can be had alone or one can have it with meals as it is a great appetizer. After hearing the name Jaljeera, one might think that it’s just Cumin water, but that’s not the case. A lot of other ingredients like mint, lemon juice & spices are combined with water & cumin seeds to make a fresh glass of Jaljeera.

It’s refreshing flavour makes it one of my favourite summer drinks and even though it doesn’t get very hot here in the UK, I still make it. It is super-easy to make and can be easily made with ingredients available at home. The last time when I made Jaljeera, I decided to give it a fun twist and made a cocktail out of it. So, here is my Jaljeera and Jaljeera cocktail recipe. 

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Jaljeera Recipe

Jaljeera is a refreshing and popular Indian summer drink. Here is Jaljeera recipe that can be easily made with ingredients available at home.
Prep Time10 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: Indian
Keyword: cocktail, Jaljeera, Summer drink
Servings: 2

Equipment

  • Blender

Ingredients

For Jaljeera

  • 1/2 inch Ginger
  • Lemon Juice
  • Handful of Mint Leaves
  • Handful of Coriander Leaves
  • 2 tbsp. Cumin Seeds
  • 2 teaspoons Amchur Powder (Dry Mango Powder)
  • 1 teaspoon Chaat Masala
  • Water
  • Soaked Boondi for garnish

For Cocktail

  • Jaljeera
  • 30 ml Gin
  • Tonic Water

Instructions

For Jaljeera

  • In a blender, add ginger, lemon juice, mint leaves, coriander powder, cumin seeds, chaat masala and water.
  • Blend everything together nicely.
  • Add the mixture to a glass filled with ice and water.
  • Garnish it with soaked boondi and your Jaljeera is ready to enjoy.

For Jaljeera Cocktail

  • In a glass filled with ice add gin and tonic water.
  • Add Jaljeera and enjoy the delicious Jaljeera cocktail.

So, this is how I make Jaljeera. I hope you like this recipe and will try it. Don’t forget to share it with me if you do. For more recipes & fun content check out my Instagram.

Happy cooking!

Where Taste Meets Healthy Goodness! Luscombe Drinks – My Love!

If you follow my blog, you probably know that I’m a fitness enthusiast to the very core. I like to live a healthy lifestyle, which sometimes, given my busy schedule and numerous commitments, isn’t too easy.

But I manage to eat right, exercise and mediate on most days. It really helps that in this day and age, there are a lot of commercial initiatives that can aid your wellness goals. And Luscombe Drinks is one such production that brings you a sure step closer to good health and organic living.

Luscombe-Drinks Let me tell you a little bit about the Luscombe Drinks team. A family business that is the brain-child of Gabriel David, this company is known for their minimally-processed natural drinks, made from the finest fruits and flowers. I came across their soft drinks recently and fell in love with them.

I tried their Sicilian Lemonade, Strawberry Crush and Wild Elderflower Bubbly. The Sicilian Lemonade is this sharp, citrusy drink with a hint of vanilla that gives you an immediate kick. It makes for a great drink after a long, hot day in summertime. Strawberry Crush, on the other hand, is perfect for long, cool evenings. Its sour-sweet taste is a tangy mood-setter and complements salty snacks and hors d’oeuvre brilliantly. But my personal favourite is the Wild Elderflower Bubbly which is like a blast of flavour with just a hint of fizz. I have served it at parties and it has been a great hit – better than your average soda; yummier and more healthy even!
Luscombe-Drinks-2I believe that the reason Luscombe Drinks are so addictive is because the makers’ emphasize all too strongly on quality and taste. Their ingredients are sourced from the best of places and small batches are prepared in one go to maintain levels of freshness. Often, their drinks are sedimented too, so you know there are no additives at all. I’ve just tried three flavours so far but given how delicious they are, I’m sure the others taste absolutely yummy too.

I’m going to be trying new flavours as soon as possible and what’s best is, it’s a guilt-free indulgence. What’s better to snack on than natural beverages filled with fruity goodness? These soft drinks strike the right balance between taste and healthiness which makes them an ideal addition to my daily diet. I’m all for Luscombe Drinks now. What about you? Would you want to try?