NIMBU PANI

INGREDIENTS
10 big lemons
2 600 ml soda bottles
1 cup dates (khajoor) pitted and chopped
2 tbsp honey
4 cups water
Few Ice-Cubes
COOKING DIRECTIONS
Cut the lemons in halves crosswise and remove the zest from 6 of the halves.Squeeze out the juice from the lemons.
Slice the remaining lemons into thin rounds and keep them aside for garnishing purpose.
Place the water and the dates in a sauce pan and gently boil for 6-7 minutes till the dates tenders.
Add the zest and boil for another 2-3 minutes.Turn the flame off and stir in the honey, lemon juice & few lemon slices.
Keep the drink aside loosely covered for 6-7 hours.
Strain through a muslin lined sieve.
While serving, mix the drink with soda and add some crushed ice cubes.Serve chilled.