How to make Doodh soda?

What is doodh soda?

Doodh means milk in Hindi. Doodh soda is a cold drink that mixes lemon-lime soda with milk, and it is commonly found in India and Pakistan, often on hot days or to break the Ramadan fast. Origin stories differ, so we do not give one.

How do you make doodh soda?

There is no standard ratio: some people want more milk, others more soda. Equal parts ice, soda and milk is a common starting point, not a fixed recipe.

1. Chill the milk and the soda.
2. Fill a tall glass about one third with ice.
3. Pour in chilled milk until the glass is about two thirds full.
4. Add the soda last, pouring slowly down the side of the glass.
5. Stir once, gently, and sweeten with sugar or syrup if you like.

How do you keep it from separating?

Soda is acidic and milk can look curdled or foamy when mixed. A reasonable approach is to use very cold milk, add soda slowly, stir gently and serve it immediately.

What soda should you use?

• A lemon-lime soda such as 7-Up or Sprite is the usual choice.
• Some versions use cola or a cream soda instead; results taste different.
• Sugar-free soda works for a lower-sugar glass, though the taste changes.

What variations can you try?

• A spoonful of rose syrup, if you like.
• More milk or more soda, to taste.
• Crushed ice instead of cubes.

Is it safe?

Use pasteurized, fresh milk and clean glasses. It is a sweet drink, so treat it as an occasional one. People with milk allergy or lactose intolerance should avoid it or use a lactose-free milk.