Doogh – Persian Yogurt Drink
Doogh is a refreshing Persian yogurt drink that is made with yogurt, water, and mint. Read more on how to create this simple and delicious Doogh recipe – a Persian favorite!
Doogh – Persian Yogurt Drink
Doogh is a refreshing Persian yogurt drink that is made with yogurt, water, and mint. Read more on how to create this simple and delicious Doogh recipe – a Persian favorite!
Servings Prep Time
2people 5minutes
Servings Prep Time
2people 5minutes
Ingredients
Instructions
  1. In large pitcher, mix yogurt, mint, salt, and pepper.
  2. Pour in club soda, or water and stir until yogurt is dissolved into water and all ingredients are well combined.
  3. Adjust salt and pepper to taste and stir again.
  4. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
  5. Pour into individual glasses over a few ice cubes and garnish with fresh mint.
Recipe Notes

Tips for Making Doogh

  • You can make the Doogh in individual glasses, garnishing each glass with a sprig of mint.
  • Doogh is a traditional Persian drink that is served with food or enjoyed as a refreshing summer drink.
  • Doogh comes from the Persian word, Dooshidan, which means “Milking.” From Ancient Persia until now, this popular drink has been enjoyed by Middle Eastern Cultures across the globe.
  • Many Persians prefer Doogh over soda pop because of it’s health properties found in the fermented yogurt. Somewhere along the way in the Persian culture, Doogh became affectionately known as “The Persian Coke.”

Recipe by Mitra Murphy for www.culinarybutterfly.com

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