Lemon squash

Lemon and lemon grass are well known for their cooling properties. One of the best ways to quench your thirst when you are out in the hot sun is by having fresh Nimbu Pani at one of the many roadside Thelas. Or wait a while, return home and have hygienic Nimbu Pani wihtout worrying about the source of water of your drink.

Ingredients:

1 litre lemon juice
2 kg sugar
2 gm sodium benzoate
a few drops of lemon essence

Method:

Make a thick syrup of sugar and 1ltr water. Cool. Add lemon juice and essence. To preserve, mix little sodium benzoate in a little warm water and mix in the squash. Bottle and seal airtight.