Sharbat-e-Nimbu

Description

Whenever we talk about summer and thirst simlutaneously there comes the thought of shikanji – a summer drink with powerful cooling power. Some says nimbu pani, some says lemonade, some says shikanji. Shikanji is the most common word for this drink. The easy to made within little time drink ever in hot summers is very powerful when it comes to cool down mind and body instantly.

Nimbu means lemon and pani means water. So it literally means lemon water (aka lemonade). This is Indian lemonade. Nimbu is known as ‘limbu’ in some parts of India, so it is also known as limbu pani (or sharbat).

Healthy summer drink: Even though nimbu pani has sugar in it, it is a much better option compared to other carbonated or sugar-loaded store-bought juices.

Different versions: Every region of India have their version. In the Northern part of India, there is a drink called shikanji which is a spiced version of this sharbat. Some add mint leaves, some just make with salt, sugar, lemon, and water only.