Suddenly I realized that I can actually experiment a lot more in my kitchen.Thanks to all the contests announced at IFBM. Since the last five days I have been experimenting with several things and I found out the hidden talent in me. Today just by simple observation I found that I can make a great drink with tender coconut.
Everyday after lunch, in my office I go and drink tender coconut water. Today there were some guys who were drinking tender coconut water and they ordered it with a dash of lemon. This was something I saw for the first time. I realized that we can do a lot of things with tender coconut. Immediately after reaching home, I thought of experimenting and I mixed, cucumber juice with tender coconut water along with lemon juice. At first I was wondering what the taste would be like. I just sipped it and again and just loved it.The outcome was actually amazing.
This goes as my fourth entry for the Urbandazzleโ Indian Food Bloggers Meet Monsoon/ Summer Cocktail (or Mocktail) Contest. I would love to serve this in Champagne Flute Glass which would make this drink look even more beautiful.
Ingredients: Serves: 1
- 1 and 1/2 cups peeled and chopped cucumber
- Juice from 1/2 lemon
- 1 cup tender coconut water
- 1 tablespoon sugar
For Garnish:
- 4-5 mint leaves
- Ice cubes
- Cucumber peel
Procedure:
- Puree the chopped cucumber in a blender. Strain the puree through a sieve. Discard the pulp and retain the juice.
- Mix tender coconut water with the cucumber juice.
- Add lemon juice. Mix all the juices.
- Add sugar and stir well till sugar dissolves.
- Garnish with mint leaves, ice cubes and cucumber peel.
This is a lovely space, Rakshaโฆ You have so many recipesโฆ Tender coconut water with lemon and cucumber juiceโฆ sounds so refreshingโฆ
Super refreshing mocktail..
We learn so many new things Rakhsha, every day from the people ad things happening around us.. good to know you have been experimenting with lots of stuff lately, that means we will get to see many more great recipes at your space soon ! ๐