Cool down with a splash of chilled Spicy Kokum Fizz this summer | Kokum Mocktail | Gharwalaswad

Spicy Kokum Fizz | Kokum Mocktail | Garcinia indica Mocktail is a perfect refreshment for a hot summer day.

Kokum is widely used for cooking in curries in India mostly in Maharashtra, Goa, and some parts of Karnataka. It has many significant health benefits. It resolves health issues like acidity and indigestion. During summers Kokum drinks are very popular.

I visited a newly opened restaurant in Indiranagar, Bangalore with my husband. While going through the menu we saw Kokum mocktail and decided to give it a try. After having a sip we were in love with the drink and tried to guess the ingredients. After leaving Bangalore, we were drooling over that drink so decided to give it a try at home. To our surprise, we were able to replicate the taste.

Let's check out the recipe for the Spicy Tangy Kokum Fizz.

Ingredients

1. 5-6 dry petals of Kokum
2. 250 ml Coke or soda as per your preference
3. Sugar syrup prepared from 3-4 tbsp sugar
4. Ice cubes
5. Mixture of 1 tbsp red chilly powder and salt

Servings: 2 glasses

Total time: 10 mins

Method

1. Soak dry Kokum petals in hot water for an hour or two.
2. Blend the Kokum petals with 1 glass of water to prepare the syrup. Strain the syrup. You can use the ready-made Kokum syrup if you have it and skip the above steps.
3. Prepare sugar syrup with equal parts of sugar and water (3-4 tbsp), till the sugar dissolves. Let the syrup come to room temperature before use.
4. Take 2 glasses and fill them half with Kokum syrup. Add sugar syrup as per your taste.
5. Pour Coke or Soda into the glasses. Stir well.
6. Sprinkle the mixture of red chili powder and salt into the glasses. Wet glass edges with lemon juice and garnish glass ring with the same mixture.
7. Add few ice cubes and serve them chilled.