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Buttermilk Cooler





Yields
Makes 8 cups; 6 servings

Notes: Buy rosewater at Indian and Middle Eastern markets or at liquor stores.

 6 cups low-fat buttermilk
 4 cardamom pods, hulled
 2 teaspoons rosewater (optional)
 2 cups ice cubes
 5 to 7 tablespoons sugar
  Salt
  Mint sprigs or thin lime slices
Step 1
1

In a blender, combine 3 cups buttermilk, cardamom seed, rosewater, and ice. Whirl until ice is finely crushed; pour into a pitcher.

Step 2
2

Stir in remaining buttermilk, 1 1/3 cups water, and sugar and salt to taste.

Step 3
3

Pour into glasses and garnish with mint sprigs.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 0

Amount Per Serving
Calories 139Calories from Fat 14
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 2.2g4%

Saturated Fat 1.3g7%
Cholesterol 9.8mg4%
Sodium 257mg11%
Total Carbohydrate 22g8%

Dietary Fiber 0.0g0%
Protein 8.1g17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.