Lassi - a South Indian Drink
The Lassi - a South Indian Drink is an alcohol-free creamy drink, creamy on the palate. Blended and served in a highball glass.
- 4 min
- Highball glass
- Blended
- Alcohol-free
Flavor profile
- Tart
- 32 out of 100
- Herbal
- 13 out of 100
- Creamy
- 64 out of 100
- Boozy
- 0 out of 100
How to make a Lassi - a South Indian Drink
To make a Lassi - a South Indian Drink, blend with ice and pour into a highball glass: 4 oz yoghurt, 10 oz water, 3 dashes cumin seed and 1 dash mint. Garnish with salt.
Contains no alcohol as written. If you need to avoid alcohol completely, check labels: some products sold as non-alcoholic, like beers, wines and bitters, can contain small amounts.
You'll need
- Yoghurt4 oz
- Water10 oz
- Cumin seed3 dashes
- Mint1 dash
- Saltgarnish
Instructions
- 1
Rim the glass: run a lime or lemon wedge around the outside edge, then roll the edge in salt on a small plate.
- 2
Add mint, yoghurt, water and cumin seed to a blender with about a cup of ice.
- 3
Blend until smooth, about 20-30 seconds (add a little more ice if you want it thicker).
- 4
Pour into a highball glass.
Why blend? Blending yoghurt and water with ice gives a smooth, frozen texture.
Lassi - a South Indian Drink questions
What does a Lassi - a South Indian Drink taste like?
Mostly creamy. It's a non-alcoholic drink.
What's the difference between a Lassi - a South Indian Drink and a Lassi Khara?
Both use yoghurt and cumin seed. The Lassi - a South Indian Drink adds mint.
What glass do you serve a Lassi - a South Indian Drink in?
A highball glass.