Page 28 - Masala Lite Issue 160 April 2024

28 MASALA RECOMMENDS

Feeling parched?

We’ve got you covered
with Indian summer
quenchers.

BY AYUSH MADAN AND
GRACE CLARKE

s the Thai summer beckons with its
warm embrace, there’s no better
response than to take shelter from the sweltering
heat with a chilled beverage. Amidst this season,
let us embrace the art of staying cool and hydrated,
retreating in the crispness of icy cold drinks, that
not only regulate our body temperature, but
replenish the soul with a touch of home.
Join us on our Indian summer quenchers crawl,
where every sip promises to whisk you away to
the sun kissed shores of the sweet coast. Soak
in the warmth of the sun as you indulge in our
hand-picked selection of quenchers.

INDUS JHOL

Sweet lassi (THB 180++) Draupadi (THB 180++)
Consumed by Punjabi farmers for many Tangy green mango, kickin’ habanero, and
centuries, this quintessential dairy-based ginger for some heat? Yes, please! This
beverage isn’t just a thirst quencher, it’s the rejuvenating beverage fuses the sweet
crème de la crème of refreshment. Indus’ tartness of green mangoes with a touch of
Sweet lassi sets the standard, with a perfect ginger’s warmth and a hint of habanero’s
blend of creamy yoghurt, frosty ice, and just fire. To enhance its suitability for summer,
a hint of sweetness, it is a summer staple this beverage is mixed with ice to craft the
done right - one that nourishes your body ultimate frozen blend. Balanced with pink
and soul with every sip. salt and secret magic masala, each sip evokes
the nostalgia of childhood summers spent
savoring mangoes dusted with sugar and
chili.

Dushala (THB 180++)
Indian Pomegranate Mojito (THB 320++) Named after another character in the
Let’s get fizzical… Indus’ refreshing twist on Mahabharata epic, Dushala is a fruity “sacred
the cult-classic Mojito that is just mint to be. juice” mocktail that quite literally popped
This juicy mocktail is a symphony of bubbles, off in our line-up. The drink comes in two
punchy crushed mint, and pomegranate components. First, pomegranate seeds, an
cordial. Each sip is a burst of flavor, kissed orange icicle sphere, and popping candy
by the sweet tang of pomegranate and the await nestled in the glass vessel. Secondly, a
invigorating whisper of mint. Adorned with a medley of berry and roselle mix. This means
sprig of mint and a sprinkle of ruby red seeds, you can pour the mix in and listen intently.
this mojito is a visual and textural invitation Almost instantly, the pop rocks become
to tame the scorching summer rays. immersed in liquid, and the quencher comes
to life. This mocktail feels and tastes like
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it should be drunk out of a golden chalice.
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