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    Whisk Affair » Recipes » Indian Beverages » Masala Soda

    Published: Apr 20, 2021 | Last Updated On: Feb 3, 2023 by Neha Mathur | This post may contain affiliate links. I earn from qualifying purchases.

    Masala Soda

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    Masala Soda is a refreshing Indian summer drink made using a few spices and soda water (club soda). It takes 5 minutes to bring this cool beverage together (vegan, gluten-free).

    If you are looking for more summer drinks, then here are some more – Sattu Drink, Aam Panna Drink, Cucumber Cooler, Nimbu Shikanji, Kulukki, Jaljeera, and Jeera Soda.

    Masala soda served in a glass.
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    • Ingredients
    • How To Make Masala Soda
    • Storage Suggestions
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    About Masala Soda

    Summers and a glass of Masala Soda, I can’t even tell you how perfect this combination is! A glass of this chilled Indian soft drink will definitely provide you instant relief from that scorching heat outside.

    Those of you who don’t know what is masala soda? Well, it is carbonated lime and mint-flavored soft drink that comes together in just 5 minutes.

    Tangy, spicy, and sweet in taste, this has become a family favorite, whenever we need a refreshing and yummy drink during summer.

    This is also a great drink to serve to your guests instead of serving a hot cup of tea and coffee in the summer. I am sure your guests will just love it.

    You will find many vendors selling masala nimbu soda on the streets of North India during the summer. My recipe is very close in taste to the street-style drink.

    Nowadays, you get a pre-made masala soda powder in the market, but believe me, there is nothing more refreshing than making it from scratch with fresh ingredients.

    This masala soda recipe is vegan and gluten-free and can be easily scaled up.

    Ingredients

    Masala soda ingredients 1
    Masala soda ingredients 2

    Mint Leaves – Use fresh mint leaves for the best taste.

    Lime Juice – This drink is best made using freshly squeezed lime juice.

    Ginger – Ginger adds a nice peppery taste to this drink. In case you do not have fresh ginger, you can just add a little ginger powder instead.

    Sugar – Adjust the sugar as per your taste. You can increase or decrease the quantity of sugar depending on how sweet you want the soda to be.

    Club Soda – Top the drink with club soda (soda water) for a nice zing.

    Seasonings – To add a little tangy and spicy flavor, you will need chaat masala powder, black salt, black pepper powder, and roasted cumin powder.

    Variations – Add some kokum juice while making the soda. You can also add in coco cola, 7-up, or sprite instead of soda water.

    How To Make Masala Soda

    Add

    • ½ cup mint leaves (packed, rinsed)
    • 1 teaspoon peeled and chopped ginger
    • 2 tablespoon freshly squeezed lime juice
    • ½ cup sugar
    • 1 teaspoon roasted cumin powder
    • 1 tablespoon chaat masala
    • ½ teaspoon black pepper powder
    • 2 teaspoon black salt
    • ½ cup water

    to the small jar of a blender.

    Mint, ginger, lime juice, sugar, cumin powder, chaat masala, black pepper powder, black salt, and ½ cup water added to a blender.

    Blend to make a smooth paste.

    Smooth paste made.

    Pass the mixture through a fine-mesh strainer.

    Passing the mixture through a strainer.
    Ready mint mixture.

    Add 4-5 tablespoon of this mixture to a tall serving glass.

    Some mint mixture added to a serving glass.

    Add a few ice cubes.

    Top the glass with club soda and stir gently.

    Garnish with lime slices and mint leaves and serve immediately.

    Ready masala soda.

    Storage Suggestions

    You can make the mint mixture and refrigerate it for up to 4 days. Just pour it into serving glasses and top it with soda water when ready to use.

    You can also freeze this mixture in ice cube trays. Just pop out one cube, thaw it, and use it to make the drink.

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    Masala Soda is a refreshing Indian summer drink made using a few spices and soda water (club soda). It takes 5 minutes to bring this cool beverage together (vegan, gluten-free).

    Masala Soda Recipe

    Masala Soda is a refreshing Indian summer drink made using a few spices and soda water (club soda). It takes 5 minutes to bring this cool beverage together.
    5 from 2 votes
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    Course: Beverage
    Cuisine: Indian
    Diet: Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
    Prep Time: 2 minutes
    Cook Time: 2 minutes
    Total Time: 4 minutes
    Servings: 4 people
    Calories: 106kcal
    Author: Neha Mathur

    Ingredients 

    • ½ cup mint leaves (packed, rinsed)
    • 1 teaspoon chopped ginger
    • 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
    • ½ cup sugar
    • 1 teaspoon cumin powder
    • 1 tablespoon chaat masala
    • ½ teaspoon black pepper powder
    • 2 teaspoons black salt
    • ½ cup water
    • club soda (soda water) (as required)
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    Instructions

    • Add mint leaves, ginger, lime juice, sugar, cumin powder, chaat masala, black pepper powder, black salt, and water in the small jar of a blender.
    • Blend to make a smooth paste.
    • Pass the mixture through a fine-mesh strainer.
    • Add 4-5 tablespoon of this mixture into a tall serving glass.
    • Add a few ice cubes.
    • Top the glass with club soda and stir gently. Garnish with lime slices and mint leaves and serve immediately.
    • Assemble the other glasses in the same manner.

    Notes

    In case you do not have fresh ginger, you can just add a little ginger powder instead.
    Adjust the sugar as per your taste. You can increase or decrease the quantity of sugar depending on how sweet you want the soda to be.
    Add some kokum juice to the mint mixture. You can also use coco cola, 7-up, or sprite instead of soda water.
    You can make the mint mixture and refrigerate it for up to 4 days. Just pour it into serving glasses and top it with soda when ready to use.
    You can also freeze this mixture in ice cube trays. Just pop out one cube, thaw it, and use it to make the drink.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 106kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 1167mg | Potassium: 60mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 25g | Vitamin A: 252IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 24mg | Iron: 1mg
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    1. Mrs Bimla Acharya Mishra

      April 24, 2021 at 4:47 pm

      5 stars
      Though, I didn’t have chat masala, I used dry mango powder. It was awesome!

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