Taj means crown and Pani means water.  The name for this cocktail was inspired by the Indian soft drink, Limca.  Limca is a lemon-lime soft drink which is not too sweet.  It has a bitter note like a grapefruit.

Ingredients: per drink

• Limca-to taste
• Beefeater Gin-1 ounce
• Juice from a lime-1 squeeze
• Red chili pepper for garnish
• Ice in a shaker cup-1/4 full

Mixing the drink:

• Place a red chili in a martini glass
• Pour the gin into the ice-filled shaker
• Add the lime juice and shake
• Pour into the martini glass over the red chili pepper
• Add Limca to taste for your level of sweetness.

Recipe note:  You can find Limca in an Indian grocery store.  If you can’t find Limca use Squirt or your favorite lemon-lime soda.