‘This drink is not just a want but a need’
This drink is called Ayurvedic Gatorade by Divya Alter, next to fresh coconut water this is one of the best electrolyte drinks you can have, hydrating you down to a cellular level.
Citrus also ignites Agni in the summer, which can get depleted and fatigued as you lose water and electrolytes through sweat. The old Ayurvedic texts mention a lot of citric drinks to help replenish us through the hotter months and keep our energy balanced.
I gave this to my sister in law, Shalu and my mum and they loved it and found it very refreshing. Ayurvedically speaking you should drink this at room temperature, but they both liked it with a little ice.
Ingredients
- 1/8 tsp cumin seeds
- 2 cups spring water
- 1 lime, freshly squeezed
- 2 tbsp. fresh mint leaves
- 1 tbsp. raw sugar
- 1 pinch salt
Method
- Dry toast the cumin and grind
- In a blender add all the ingredients, blend. Strain through a cheesecloth or fine sieve
- Serve at room temperature
