8 Popular Summer Drinks From North India

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Bel Sherbet

Bel is a summer fruit which is also known as Wood apple, Bel Sherbet is a popular drink of Bihar that has cooling properties and is made by extracting the flesh of bel and blending it with mild spices and crushed ice.

Aam Panna

A refreshing summer drink, Aam Panna is a tangy and sweet drink made from raw mangoes, spices, and mint.

Kanji

A popular drink across Delhi, Rajasthan, and Punjab, Kanji is a fermented drink made with beetroot, black carrots, water, heeng, and mustard seeds.

Lassi

A Punjabi power-booster, Lassi is a refreshing drink made with the churning of yoghurt, added with sugar or any fruits and topped with thick malai for extra flavours.

Shikanji

Also known as Shikanjbeen, Shikanji is a cool and delightful drink made with a combination of lime juice, soda, mint leaves, roasted cumin, and black salt.

Jamun Sharbat

Jamun, also known as Malabar plum is an Indian berry, Jamun Sharbat is made by blending seedless pulp of jamun with water, ice, lemon juice, black salt, and palm jaggery.

Roohafza

Roohafza has its roots in Persia but is widely consumed in India during summers prepared by mixing scented rose syrup with water and sugar.

Thandai

A popular summer drink in North India, Thandai is made with a mixture of whole milk, sugar, almonds, fennel seeds, rose petals, cardamom, poppy seeds, and saffron.  

Imli Ka Amlana

A lesser-known Rajasthani drink, Imli Ka Amlana is an excellent amalgamation of tamarind, roasted spices, black salt, mint leaves, and ice-cold water.

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