20+ Best Indian Drinks Recipes

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Looking for some easy, refreshing, and delicious Indian Drink recipes? Here are the best, 20+ popular drinks from all over India that your family will love.

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The key to our body functioning at its best is hydration. Our bodies require constant hydration to operate, regardless of the time of year-summer or winter.

There is a drink for every mood, so it doesn't matter if you're sweating it out in the summer heat or taking a stroll on the frigid winter evening. We guarantee that you won't run out of alternatives for Indian beverages to pick from, whether you want to warm up with kahwa, masala chai, or accompany your lunch with a tall glass of sweet lassi.

We have rounded up a few Indian drinks for you to choose from. No matter what recipe you choose to have, it is sure to be amazing and nothing else. So, what are you waiting for? Read on.

Popular Indian Drink Recipes

Let's explore some of the popular drink recipes from various regions of India that are sure to tantalize your taste buds.

Cold Drinks

Mango lassi served in a serving glass topped with pistachios and saffron

Mango Lassi Recipe

This delicious Indian Restaurant-style Mango lassi recipe is made with just 3 main ingredients yogurt, milk, and mango pulp (fresh, frozen, or canned mango pulp), and ready in 10 minutes.

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nimbu pani (shikanji) served in a glass garnished with mint leaves and lemon on the side

Nimbu Pani | Shikanji (Indian Lemonade)

Nimbu Pani or Shikanji is an easy and refreshing popular Indian drink made by mixing lemon juice, sugar, black salt, and spices such as roasted cumin powder with water.

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two glass of sweet lassi served in serving glasses garnished with pistachios and dried rose petals

Homemade Sweet Lassi

This homemade Punjabi sweet lassi recipe is creamy, refreshing, and delicious. It is a popular traditional Indian yogurt-based drink that can be easily made in 5 minutes.

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masala chaas (spiced buttermilk) served in 2 serving glasses garnished with mint leaves and roasted cumin powder

Masala Chaas (Indian Spiced Buttermilk)

Masala chaas, or spiced buttermilk, is a refreshing, healthy Indian summer drink made with homemade yogurt (curd), water, herbs, and a few spices.

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salted sattu sharbat (drink) served in a tall glass garnished with mint and lemon on the side

Sattu Sharbat

Sattu Sharbat is a popular drink in Northern India, made with sattu powder (roasted Bengal Gram flour).

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dried fruits milkshake served in a glass garnished with pistachios

Dry Fruits Milkshake

Dry fruit milkshake is a creamy, healthy, and delicious drink made by blending dried fruits and nuts with milk and cardamom powder.

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mohabbat ka sharbat served in glass with watermelon on the side

Mohabbat Ka Sharbat

Mohabbat Ka Sharbat is a popular and refreshing summer drink from Old Delhi made with a blend of milk, rooh afza (rose syrup), watermelon, and ice cubes.

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Sol kadhi served in three glasses

Solkadhi Recipe

Solkadhi (also known as solkadi, sol kadhi, kokum kadhi or kokum curry) is a cooling drink best had during hot summers.

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rooh afza drink served in two glasses with rooh afza concentrate bottle on the side.

Rooh Afza Drink

Rooh Afza Sharbat (or Ruabja Sharbat) is a cooling and refreshing drink made with rooh afza syrup, water, or milk, sugar, and ice cubes.

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Aam panna served in two glasses garnished with mint leaves and mangoes on the side.

Aam Panna

Aam Panna is a popular summer drink made with green mango pulp, sugar, spices, and mint leaves.

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strawberry lassi served in a glass topped with chopped strawberry

Strawberry Lassi Recipe

This fresh Strawberry Lassi recipe is made with just 4 ingredients: strawberry, yogurt, milk, and sugar. Creamy, delicious, and perfect for hot summers.

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neer mor (neer majjige) served in a serving glass with curry leaves and ginger on the side

Neer Majjige (South Indian Spiced Buttermilk)

Neer Majjige is a refreshing traditional South Indian spiced buttermilk made with yogurt, spices, and fresh herbs, perfect for hot summer days.

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fresh mango milkshake served in a mason jar garnished with pistachios on top with a steel straw and mangoes on the side

Mango Milkshake Recipe

This Creamy Mango Milkshake is so easy and made with just 3 simple ingredients: fresh mangoes (or canned mango pulp), milk, and sugar

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jaljeera served in two glasses

Jaljeera Recipe

Jaljeera is an Indian spiced, tangy and savory cooling drink.

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mango juice served in 2 glass containers with mint on the top for garnishing

Mango Juice Recipe (Homemade)

This homemade mango juice recipe is refreshing, delicious, and made from fresh ripe mangoes. This tropical refreshing drink is the perfect thirst quencher on hot summer days.

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apple beetroot carrot juice served in 2 glasses with beets, apple and carrots on the side

ABC Juice Recipe

ABC juice is a popular healthy drink made with three main ingredients Apple, Beetroot, Carrot along with ginger and lime juice.

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Hot Beverages

authentic indian masala chai (tea) served in 2 cups with biscuits and chai masala in a mason jar

Indian Masala Chai Recipe

Learn how to make an Authentic Indian Masala Chai (or tea) recipe with black tea leaves (or tea bags), milk, ginger, and a blend of aromatic spices.

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Turmeric golden milk (haldi doodh) served in a mud serving glass

Golden Turmeric Milk (Haldi Doodh)

Turmeric milk also known as golden milk aka Haldi Doodh is a healthy Indian drink that has been gaining popularity in the West.

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ginger tea served in a cup with rusk and ginger knob on the side

Adrak Wali Chai

Adrak wali Chai or Ginger tea, is a popular Indian beverage made with black tea leaves (or tea bags), milk, ginger, and sugar. Serve this comforting beverage along with morning breakfast or evening snacks.

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badam milk served in a steel glass garnished with nuts and saffron with nits on the side

Badam Milk Recipe (Badam Doodh)

Badam milk (also known as Almond Flavored Milk) is a popular Indian beverage made with almond paste, milk, sugar, and flavored with saffron and ground cardamom.

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Kashmiri kahwa served in silver mug with cardamom and dried rose petals on the side.

Kashmiri Kahwa

Kashmiri Kahwa is a fragrant, warming, mild green tea made with whole spices, saffron, and nuts like almonds or walnuts

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South indian filter coffee served in a steel bowl with coffee beans on the side.

Filter Coffee

Easy to prepare and popular South Indian filter coffee or filter kaapi made in just 15 minutes.

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