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Chilled Water Chestnut Beverage
Experience a sip of summer with this invigorating Chilled Water Chestnut Beverage. Originating from Asia, this drink was traditionally made to cool down during warm days. The unique sweetness of water chestnuts harmonizes with the tangy lime, while the fresh mint leaves add a refreshing burst. Whether you're basking in the sun or enjoying a light meal, this beverage will surely take your taste buds on a delightful journey.
Servings: 4-6
Ingredients
- Fresh mint leaves
- 10-15 leaves, plus extra for garnish
- Lime
- 1, juiced
- Granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup or adjust to taste
- Water
- 4 cups
- Water chestnuts
- 1 cup, peeled and chopped
Instructions
- Combine the chopped water chestnuts, water, and sugar in a blender. Blend until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Pour the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a large pitcher, ensuring to extract as much liquid as possible. Discard the pulp.
- Add the fresh lime juice to the pitcher and stir well to combine.
- Chill the beverage in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving to allow the flavors to meld together.
- Serve this refreshing beverage over ice, garnished with fresh mint leaves. Enjoy on a hot summer day, or as a unique palate cleanser after a meal.
Dietary Information
Servings: 4-6 • Dish Type: Beverage • Prep Time: 15 minutes • Chill Time: 2 hours • Calories: 100 • Fat: 0g • Carbs: 25g • Protein: 1g • Sodium: 10mg • Sugar: 20g
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