Sparkling Savory Mint Lime Cooler Food

LIME COOLERS

Steps:

• Make Classic Sugar Cookies with lime zest instead of orange. Whisk 1 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar, 2 tablespoons green decorating sugar and 3 tablespoons lime juice, then spread over finished cookies.

MINTY LIME COOLER

Steps:

• Combine the lime juice, sugar and mint in a blender. Puree until smooth. Fill two tall glasses halffull with ice cubes. Pour half of the lime juice concentrate in each. Top with sparkling water, garnish with lime and mint and serve.

MINTY LIME COOLER (OR MOJITO)

Steps:

• Combine the lime juice, sugar and mint in a blender, and puree until smooth.
• Fill 2 tall glasses halfway with ice cubes, then pour half the juice concentrate in each. For the mojito option, add one ounce of rum to each glass.
• Top with sparkling water, garnish with lime and mint, and serve.

SPARKLING GINGER LIME COOLER

Steps:

• In a blender, blend together all the ingredients, except ice. Strain and serve over lots of ice. If the kids aren't around you can also add gin or vodka too!

SPARKLING SAVORY MINT-LIME COOLER

Steps:

• 1. In a blender, blend together all the ingredients (except the ice) until smooth.2. Serve as is or add more sparkling water and adjust seasonings to taste, and serve over ice.From "1,000 Indian Recipes." Copyright 2002 by Neelam Batra. Used with permission of the publisher, Wiley Publishing, Inc. All Rights Reserved.