Spicy Mango Curry Leaf Cooler

A refreshing drink combining the sweetness of ripe mangoes, the freshness of curry leaves, a squeeze of lime, and a kick of black pepper, finished with a chili-salt rim.

By @salonikukreja

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Cook time: 30 minutes

Servings: 2

Ingredients

• 6 leaves curry leaves
• 2 tbsps lime juice
• 0.25 tsp black pepper
• 0 ice
• 1 cup mango juice
• 0.5 tbsp honey
• 0 lime wedge
• 0 salt
• 0 chili powder
• 0 ice
• 1 leaf curry leaf

Instructions

1. In a jar, muddle pieces of curry leaves along with lime juice and crushed peppercorns.
2. Scoop out ice into the jar along with mango juice and shake well for about a minute.
3. Add 1/2 tbsp honey or sweetener of choice if needed.
4. Strain this mixture into a bowl.
5. Rim the glass edge with a lime wedge and coat it with the mixture of salt and chili powder.
6. Scoop out more ice into the glass and pour over the prepared drink.
7. Garnish with a curry leaf on top and enjoy chilled.