Nimbu 🍋 Pani Vodka Highball

Description

Light, fizzy, and ultra-refreshing — classic Indian lemonade lifted with a pinch of roasted cumin and kala namak for that irresistible savory sparkle 🫧.
Hook: 2-minute build, icy cold, big bubbles ⚡

Ingredients

• 🥃 Vodka: 50 ml (1.7 fl oz)
• 🍋 Fresh lemon juice: 25 ml (0.85 fl oz)
• 🍯 Simple syrup (or 2 tsp superfine sugar): 15 ml (0.5 fl oz)
• 💧 Chilled soda water: 120–150 ml (4–5 fl oz)
• 🧂 Kala namak (black salt): a pinch
• 🌿 Roasted cumin powder: a pinch (≈0.5 g)
• ❄️ Ice cubes
• 🍋 Lemon wheel & mint sprig, to garnish

Preparation

1. 1️⃣ Fill a tall highball glass with ice.
2. 2️⃣ Add vodka, lemon juice, and syrup; stir briefly to chill.
3. 3️⃣ Top with soda water and give one gentle stir to keep carbonation.
4. 4️⃣ Dust a pinch of cumin on top and finish with a tiny pinch of kala namak. Garnish with lemon and mint.

Total Time

🕒 Prep: 2 min

⏳ Total: 2 min

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