Beat the Indian summer heat with these refreshing drinks nationwide! Each unique beverage, like tangy Aam Pora Sharbat or creamy Lassi, uses local ingredients and traditional methods to offer a delicious cooling escape. Tap to read!
Sattu Sharbat (Bihar)
The ultimate combination of roasted gram flour, water, spices, and sweetener. This is loaded with protein and a cooling drink for the summer.
Aam Pora Sharbat (West Bengal)
This drink is an unusual mix of smoky and tart with roasted raw mangoes blended with spices and sweetener.
Lassi (Punjab)
A creamy yoghurt blend, sweet or salty and sometimes with fruit. It presents an invigorating and digestible summer drink.
Buransh ka Sharbat (Uttarakhand)
This is a brightly coloured buransh flowers that produce a sweet-tart flavouring for a distinctly flavoured. It is a cooling summer drink.
Solkadhi (Maharashtra)
A spiced tangy summer cooler with coconut milk and kokum. This is a digestive with the flavours of garlic and chilli!
Chaach (North India)
This buttermilk is spiced with cumin and mint. It aids digestion and offers a cooling summer refreshment.
Bel ka Sharbat (Uttar Pradesh)
Wood apple pulp is blended and gives a sweet and tangy taste. It provides a cooling and digestive refreshment for hot summer days.
Disclaimer
These traditional drinks may have regional variations in ingredients and preparation. Consult local sources for specific recipes and dietary considerations.