Chilli and lime work really well together in all sorts of different cuisines. Lime and salt add to a hit of tequila! And I really fancied something different to drink. I stayed away from the alcohol and wanted pure natural paramount flavour with an edge.
My husband was slicing up lime wedges for his bottle of Mexican beer and I thought a lime drink was the way to go. I wanted something salty more than sweet and my taste buds severely craved a new sensation.
I then see, sitting on my glass chopping board ~ chopped thin slices of green chilli that I was using in my Calzone that was being made at the time. I put the ingredients together and hoped that something special would come of it!
It so did! and was an extreme delight that I am now here sharing this drink with you. The lime and saltiness hits your palette first, the sweetness from the sugar kicks in and then a slight hint of chilli lingers on the tongue. Really refreshing and really unique! Enjoy!
INGREDIENTS
½ juice of a fresh lime
2-3 finely sliced green chilli
½ tsp icing sugar
Pinch of salt
200-250ml of cold water
Lime segments to garnish
METHOD
• Squeeze the juice of half a lemon into a glass, add the chilli and release chilli oils using a spoon against the glass
• Stir in the icing sugar and salt and then pour in the cold water
• Dunk the lime segments in and also squash them a little using a spoon
• Leave aside for a few minutes for all the components to fuse together. It is then ready to be served
That looks so fresh ☺️ x
And refreshing!
I love chili in everything. Water with a kick? Right up my alley.
Me too and it worked really well. I enjoyed it thoroughly! Hope you do to! 🙂
This sounds great! This seems pretty interesting!
🙂
How unique Dimple! Wow!
Thanks darling…enjoy! Have a beautiful weekend x
You’re crazy, but methinks it must be soooooo good!
Lol!!! That I am…love it! But you’re very right it tastes really goooood x
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Thank you so much! 🙂
Sounds so refreshing!! 🙂
It is…Give it a whirl 🙂
Oooh, this sounds interesting Dimple! Havent had chilli in a water drink before 🙂
Never thought of chili in a drink , very refreshing Dimple 🙂
Thanks Malar..You know me and chilli 😉
This is great, Dimple! A perfect balance of flavor 🙂
Thanks Alicia…lovely to hear from you…Been a while. Hope you’re well x
Life is good, wishing the same to you as well! Have a fabulous weekend!
What a cool drink idea! refreshing with a little heat at the same time
Looks so refreshing, Dimple! I like my drinks without alcohol where possible and this looks like something I would enjoy!
Never thought chilli in drinks ….looks so refreshing Dimple. ….