Citrus Mint Cooler

Yet another drink for parties easy to make try it out and tell me how was it

Ingredients
1 cup fresh lemon juice

1 cup fresh orange juice

2 cups sugar

2 1/2 cups water

10 sprigs mint

32 fluid ounces ginger ale water

Directions

Place first five ingredients in a saucepan;

bring to a boil, stirring until sugar dissolves.

CoverRemove from heat and let steep until cool.

Strain.

Cover and refrigerate.

To serve, fill glasses or a pitcher with equal amounts of fruit juice, ginger ale and water.

Add ice and serve immediately.

Green Chutney

A green mint and coriander flavoured chutney which is great for sandwich spreads. Mint adds freshness to this chutney. The addition of lemon juice enhances the flavours of mint and coriander and prevent discoloration of the greens.Green chutney is probably the most favourite Indian accompaniment. Crispy samosas, dhoklas etc. are considered incomplete without this chutney. The chutney can be stored refrigerated for upto a week.

Preparation Time : 10 mins.

Cooking Time : Nil.

Makes 1 cup.

Ingredients
2 cups chopped mint leaves
1 cup chopped coriander
1 large onion, sliced
juice of 1 to 2 lemons
1 tablespoon sugar
4 to 6 green chillies
salt to taste

Method
1. Combine all the ingredients and grind to a smooth paste in a blender using very little water.
2. Refrigerate and use as required.