Feni @ Goa
Feni is a heritage drink of Goa. Feni is an in-house spirit prepared either from coconut or the cashew apple juice, thus decently bifurcated in two types:
*Toddy Palm Feni
However, it’s just the ingredients which give birth to the difference. If you are a Goa freak and still don’t know about the Goan staple drink, this section is for you.
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Classified as the “Country Liquor”, the law prohibits the sale of Feni outside the state of Goa.
The word “Feni” somewhere matches with the word “Froth”. The analogy may lie because of the light froth formed by the bubbles on dribbling this drink into a vessel. Although the Goan spirit is widely used in cocktails, but the natives of South Goa prefer to consume it neat or over ice. However some also enjoy the mixing of Coca-Cola and Juices in Feni giving it altogether an incredible flavour.
So the next time you & your pals make up an instant plan to witness this beautiful sea shore, do give Feni a well deserved try!
Kahwah @ Kashmir
This traditional green tea preparation is loved by all the Kashmiris in the valley and is also a major beverage in some parts of Afghanistan. Besides excellent taste, Kahwa tea also has a list of health benefits.
‘Kahwah’ is basically a popular breakfast beverage among the people here. It is prepared by boiling green tea leaves, where a further addition of saffron strands, cinnamon barks and Kashmiri roses enhances the aroma.
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Hot Toddy @ Kerela
Being a blend of different ingredients, Hot Toddy has a master taste.
Named as “Hot Toddy”, the drink serves as a complete blend of spices, herbs and liquor. Hot toddy is basically a mixture drink constituted with liquor and water with add-ons of honey, spices and herbs.
Preparation: A mixture of a spirit (Whiskey, Rum or Brandy), Boiling Water, Honey. Additional ingredients consist of spices such as Cloves, Cinnamon, Lemon Slice.
Despite being alcoholic, Hot Toddy helps save medical expenses by relieving the symptoms of cold & flu. However, traditionally this incredible drink is consumed before retiring for the night or in a cold weather.
Lassi @ Punjab
Lassi is a popular traditional yogurt based drink from the Indian Subcontinent and originates from the Punjab.
It is a blend of yogurt, water, spices and sometimes, fruit. Traditional Lassi is a savoury (salted) drink, sometimes flavoured with ground and roasted cumin seed. Sweet Lassi, however, contains sugar or fruits, instead of spices.
There are many variations of Lassi present nowadays.
Mango Lassi
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Kesar Badam Lassi
Ingredients – It is made from yogurt, water, kesar and badam.
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Salted Lassi
Sweet Lassi
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Sosyo @ Gujarat
Sosyo is Gujarati historical drink.. This aerated drink links its origin to the Pre-Independence period, when it was launched as a competition to a UK based drink “Vimto” and was basically used in order to allure alcoholics to the dry state of Gujarat. Sosyo was included as a Swadeshi movement product during the freedom struggle. Even today this drink is a dear one for many people in Gujarat. Amazing!
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Banta @ Delhi
This is something which every Delhiite is familiar with and specially the youngsters. Being the cheapest mouth watering carbonated drink, Banta makes itself even more beloved than the Big shot brands.
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-Banta is a common chilling agent for students in Delhi.
Also known as Goli Soda, the drink is a term for carbonated form of lemon and orange flavours. Banta is ideally served mixed with Lemon Juice, Crushed Ice, Chaat Masala (an Indian spice), Black Salt.
Reason being its retiring age, this tarty drink is packed in an antique style. That is within heavy glass bottle whose mouth is shut by a round marble instead of a cap. The high pressured carbonated contents keep the marble lifted, thus sealing the bottle.
Interestingly the “pop” sound waters the mouth when the marble is pushed in order to unseal the bottle.
So this summer do wander around in the National Capital to enjoy its world-famous food with fizzy sips of Banta.
Jigarthanda @ Tamil Nadu
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Neera @ Kerala
Neera, also called sweet toddy or palm nectar, is a sap extracted from the inflorescence of various species of toddy palms and used to quench thirst. Neera is generally extracted before sunrise. It is sweet, translucent in colour, and high in nutritional value. It is susceptible to natural fermentation at ambient temperature within a few hours of extraction. Once fermented, Neera becomes toddy.
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Mastani @ Pune
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Shikanji @ Modinagar
Shikanji is what french called lemonade. It is made from lemon or lime juice, ginger juice, some sugar, ice and water. Though Shikanji is available in every part of India, but Shikanji in Modinagar has altogether different taste. Jain shikanji in Modinagar is famous for its branded Shikanji all over india. They are over 50 years in this business. You can also take Shikanji masala to try your own lemonade at home.
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Which of these have you tasted, share them in comments.