Best Cold Drink: AYRAN Recipe | 1st Classic then 6 Refika Twists- Great Probiotic & Diet Drink Idea

This summer, we're taking the classic Ayran to a whole new level with a rainbow of flavors! Dive into this exciting video where we will guide you through making 7 colorful Ayran recipes. Infused with the freshness of cucumber, the coolness of mint, the exotic touch of curry, the hearty flavor of turnip, and the sweet-tartness of plum, these drinks are sure to make your summer days even more enjoyable. Let's color our summer with these amazing yogurt drinks!
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7 AYRANS
Servings: 3-4
Difficulty: Easy
Prep time: 3 minutes
Foamy Ayran
8 tablespoon yoghurt, prefer fatty ones
1 cup cold water
½ cup sparkling water,
1/3 cup milk
3-4 pinches of salt
• Whip yogurt into a blender
• Add rest of the ingredients and blend them at least 2 minutes.
• You can serve this beautiful foamy ayran with some dry mint sprinkles.
Pickled Beetroot Ayran
8 tablespoon yoghurt
1,5 cups spicy pickle juice
½ cup pickled beetroot juice
½ teaspoon baking soda
• Put all the ingredients and whisk them for 2-3 minutes.
• Those who cannot find spicy pickle juice can use regular pickle juice and some paprika, red pepper flakes or tabasco instead.
Curry Ayran
8 tablespoon yoghurt
2 cups of warm water
1,5 levelled teaspoon curry, any curry mix that you love is the best
3-4 pinches of salt
• Put curry into the water and whisk. Let curry open its flavour in warm water.
• Then pour the curry-water mixture to the yogurt, mix well, add salt.
• You can add some red pepper flakes or tabasco if you want it hot.
Fennel Ayran
8 tablespoon yoghurt
2 cups of cold water
4 sprigs fennel
3-4 pinches of salt
• Put the fennels with a pinch of salt in a morter and beat them until mashed.
• Add water and mix.
• Pour the green water in yogurt and whisk well.
Green Plum Ayran
9 tablespoon yoghurt
1 cup green plum
3-4 pinches of salt
• Put the green plums in juicer and get a cup of green plum juice.
• Mix the green plum juice, yogurt and salt.
• You can sprinkle some almond and serve it.
Şalgam Ayran (Pickled Turnip Ayran)
8 tablespoon yoghurt
2 cups of hot pickled turnip juice
• Mix well and drink! 😊
Cucumber and Mint Ayran
9 tablespoon yoghurt
1 cup cold water
3-4 pinches of salt
2 Çengelköy cucumber or 1 large cucumber
10 fresh mint leaves
• Put cucumber and mint in a blender and blend them.
• Add water, yoghurt and salt then blend again.

[@theindoorkites]

A lot of foreigners are sceptical about a salty spicy drink with meals because they usually only drink sweetened canned sodas, and yogurt outside of this region is usually sweetened as well, so i think really sour and salty ayran is really challenging for them. It's definitely an acquired taste but so good for gut health and the combination with turkish foods is magical.

[@cassieoz1702]

Ayran loving Australian here💗

[@sharannda7883]

I loved ayran since the first time I tried it. Not at all skeptical. I don't care for sweet drinks or sweet food.

[@VeretenoVids]

I'm just a data point of one, but for whatever it's worth, I don't drink sweetened beverages (don't even put sugar in tea) and I love sour tastes. I make my own yogurt and make drinks with it frequently. The challenge for me with ayran is purely the salt content. I've had some that's been delicious with a lovely hint of salt and some that's simply been way too salty for me to be able to drink.

[@cigaretteaftercats]

Ever since I took sugar out of my life, I only drink ayran with meals as a beverage. The absence of ayran in my life, therefore, would be a huge deficiency :)

[@Morticia147]

I am a foreigner and no, I never got this idea to drink something sweet especially with food, I find it disgusting. Mostly I drink just Water - but this drink I will try, sounds great. But I know what you mean, when I got to dinner with friends a lot of them drink Coke with the food.

[@mariamrostami1200]

We have "Doogh" این Iran. With a pinch of salt and some crushed dry mints and rose petals. The best drink in summer 😋👍🏻

[@Refika]

Rose petals sounds very interesting! Loved it 😍

[@maryam5111]

As mariam said we have "Doogh" in Iran( ayran), we also use ticker doogh with crushed walnuts, rose petal, raisins, dried or fresh mint and basil(herbs), and use it with bread as a cold lunch for hot summer days.

[@dinakraus2201]

My husband, who is German, LOVES ayran. When we go to our favorite Turkish restaurant, he drinks enough to impress the staff, who always ask if it doesn't make him sleepy. He's already planning on making the curry and fennel versions.

[@Refika]

But this is soooooo tasty ♥️ we can feel what he feels like 😍

[@himanibiniwale-chaukar4944]

Hi...I really enjoy watching your recipes. An Indian, more specifically Maharashtrian variation of buttermilk is adding a bit of grated ginger, green chilli, coriander, salt and some sugar. (It's not made as thick, it's more watery) This in our region is called 'mathha' and it used to be an essential item during wedding meals. Your video reminded me of that 😁 thanks again for this video.

[@andersonomo597]

I found kefir mixed with bubbly water was a brilliant pick-me-up after a gardening session in our hot summers but *THANKS REFIKA* you have just opened up a whole new path to delicious goodness!! Sending big hugs from Sydney.

[@carograce4111]

Yummy.....i also like to mix into Kefir or ayran 1) rosewater mixed in & crushed rose petals sprinkled on the top or for more richness 2) rose jam mixed in & crushed rose petals sprinkled on the top 3) ground cardomom mixed in & either cardamom sprinkled on the top or a few finely chopped pistachios 4) ground cumin & salt mixed in & a little ground cumin sprinkled on the top....all delicious served "neat" or over ice......thank you for everything that you do & especially for all your explanations as you go along.... ❤

[@luckytries]

Growing up in Bulgaria, Ayran was a big part of childhood. My Canadian partner always looks at me odd when i add salt and water to my yogurt :P

[@shamimsobnom5819]

Love how you always share a traditional item and an updated version simultaneously. I'm from Bangladesh. We have been going through heat waves for 1 week. I would love to watch some Turkish foods which are soothing for the scorching heat.

[@duygumordogan]

Refika you are the best chef ever lived 💗 Many people assume Turkish cuisine equals to doner but you show the world that it is soo much more than that!!

[@lisadonmez9552]

I love traditional Ayran. These variations sound delicious! I love pickled beets, turnips, these varieties are great healthy uses for the brine.

[@sharannda7883]

I love ayran! It's good to know how to make different flavors. Thank you, Refika. No AI voice could ever replace your unique voice.

[@mariachristoff]

I am Bullgatian , ayran is our national summer drink too. My dad made it with a local naturaly carbonated mineral water. I loved it. I love the new recipies here building up on the tartness with pickle and fruit and adding aromatic herbs and spices as well as capsin heat from capsin in chillies . I wonder if a coctail can be made with ayran and rakja ...I will try and report back.Thank you!

[@cletushatfield8817]

Bullgatia or Bulgaria? Naturally carbonated water?

[@bn4484]

No one can question our love for ayran but unfortunately this amazing and healhty drink is not favoured by most foreigners, I had a friend who misinterpreted it as coconut coctail😊, the only problem is I can not consume with meat because of iron deficieny, but anyway it is a great contribution of our gastronomy, your refreshing touches seem heavenly, international channel has become my new addiction to torture myself while resisting to eat before bedtime, we are so proud of your and your team's success Refika🎉, you guys are the best

[@deeferry6520]

Au contraire, I live in Scotland and I love Ayran.

[@mmz5076]

I'm Polish living in the UK & I love ayran. I have a Turkish shop around the corner & often buy ayran in the summer. Now I'll start making it myself. 😃

[@cassieoz1702]

Ayran loving Australian here💗

[@amythompson7700]

Those tender Persian cucumbers are my all time favorite snack before dinner, now. I love this drink idea for summer heat!

[@Refika]

It definitely works for summer hot 🥵 which one is your favourite? Mine is the one with green plums ♥️

[@amythompson7700]

@@RefikaI tried the curry drink and it’s delicious. I think I might have this at night when I’m tempted to eat, which is a guilty pleasure. I’m going to try…

[@amythompson7700]

I made a cucumber version with dill, because I purchased some and it has a limited user time.

[@deeferry6520]

I love Ayran and drink it every day. All the recipes look great but I like Ayran the original way. I have Turkish friends and they introduced me to Ayran, I just can't get enough.

[@RohitKulshreshtha]

If you’re familiar with namkeen lassi / chaas in India: very similar conceptually. Really good at beating hot summers. Makes spicy food easier on the system too.

[@utkua]

bit lassi has sugar no?

[@fnln1108]

​@@utkua there's khaara lassi aswell which is a salted version

[@sunisbeautiful8695]

Ukua lassi is sweet but when u add salt instead of sugar..it's called chaas which is drunk with lunch and dinner. We also add cumin powder, black salt, ginger, chopped coriander leaves too sometimes to make a salty flavoured chaas

[@sunisbeautiful8695]

In India when we add sugar to curd/yogurt it's called lassi. When we add salt we call in " chaas". Which is drunk with lunch dinner.. We also make masala chaas adding pinch cumin powder, black salt, chopped coriander, minced 1 green chilli, salt etc making masala chaas. We also have pachaadi in Indian state of Kerala where yogurt, coconut pulp, is mixed and added to pinnapple to create pinnapple pachaadi, betroot is added to create betroot pachaadi, bitter gourd is added to create bitter gourd pachaadi

[@sunisbeautiful8695]

In India when we add sugar to curd/yogurt it's called lassi. When we add salt we call in " chaas". Which is drunk with lunch dinner.. We also make masala chaas adding pinch cumin powder, black salt, chopped coriander, minced 1 green chilli, salt etc making masala chaas. We also have pachaadi in Indian state of Kerala where yogurt, coconut pulp, is mixed and added to pinnapple to create pinnapple pachaadi, betroot is added to create betroot pachaadi, bitter gourd is added to create bitter gourd pachaadi

[@syedasadaf7733]

In Pakistan, apart from lassi. The salty version of ayran would be a raita. It's yogurt, little water, coriander, mint, green chilli and salt. Its a favorite of everyone and available at every eatery. But, its mostly poured over rice dishes like biryani to enhance the taste. Will definitely try your versions ❤

[@sandya2948]

A wonderfully creative approach to your country’s famous beverage! The colourful display almost gives a nod to Pride Month as well. Love that.🥰

[@saharebrahimi1401]

in Iran our national drink is doogh which is almost same as ayran but it is traditionally made out of fermented yogurt which makes the yogurt carbonated, foamy and sour, we also add salt and mint.

[@Turkistani]

same as us. nothing changes

[@imraff]

Your videos are always a ray of sunshine Refika. Thank you for the good and positivity you put out in the world!

[@kaybrown4010]

Sounds so refreshing with summer coming on. Wishing you all the best, Refika!

[@baharaksahin9562]

When we watched this colourful video and my students gasped at the pickle ayran version. We chose cucumber and mint as our favourite!

[@TheElectricpoet]

Absolutely love ayran! Thank you Refika for the fresh ideas!

[@Satmaan23]

Wow! Can't wait to try these. Thanks!

[@ImeldaFagin]

Woo. Woo. Can’t wait to try this. Thanks.

[@YATIN0]

In India, we call it chhaas. Chhaas is with salt and is lighter and Lassi is thicker and sweet, quite heavy. We add little ginger, cumin powder, green chilly and coriander in cold chhaas and usually have it after a good meal. Very refreshing

[@re_patel]

I add garlic, not ginger. I also add crushed mint and curry leaves for extra flavour

[@kimbakimba6241]

Those drinks look so cool and refreshing. I'm definitely going to try making some. Thank you for sharing😊

[@evasmusic1548]

Of course we enjoyed this wonderful episode 💕💕💕💕 Thanks a lot May God bless you , giving us so healthy and colorful food.

[@adinamedrea5303]

I love Ayran so much! Now you come with more recipe ideas. I will try them! 😍

[@roneldunn2944]

Sounds great!

[@MehWhatever99]

In Iran it’s called doogh. Love it.

[@livinglaturkishvida]

Thank you so much Refika for these great versions of the famous Ayran! Sending you much love! Teşekkür ederim 😘🌸

[@MudderGirl13]

All of them sound so good!

[@colleenkelly113]

Thank you for showing all these options. I will be trying them.

[@peaceandpoems]

Sending so much love to you all!

[@debbycoley]

Each one sounds absolutely delicious!

[@davegilford1257]

Fabulous video! I love ayran but would never have thought of adding these things to it. Sounds wonderful! 5hanks 👍👍👍

[@Refika]

You should definitely try it! My favourite is the one with green plump 🥹😍

[@emwwa]

Excited to try these recipes! Thank you :)

[@AscendtionArc]

Thanks for this. I always loved these kind of drinks.

[@batabbit7731]

Beautiful!!

[@hailynewma9122]

Ayran is so refreshing

[@susan3037]

These sound so delicious!

[@JezreelFigura-ve7ql]

I love yogurt drinks with savory dishes. Now elevating the yogurt drink with the flavors you mentioned is so exciting! I will definitely be trying these recipes. Thanks for everything Refika and team! ❤

[@user-md7eq8vb9e]

My favorite drink with spicy foods. Love the variations. I'll be making at least one tomorrow. Thank you for putting this perfect Turkish beverage out front where it should be

[@melboracis5752]

Wow, looks great !

[@hellohangfire]

Thank you! I’m going to make this for my wife as an after marathon recovery drink! Especially the cucumber and mint!

[@patriciamartin1626]

Hi from Tennessee USA. Looks absolutely delicious and refreshing. Thanks for sharing.

[@Refika]

Hi Patricia! Thanks for your comment ♥️ LOTS OF LOVE!

[@nadaezian579]

LOVE IT ! LOVE IT! LOVE IT! ❤ THANK YOU🙏

[@AmandainGeorgia]

I am so excited! I can buy plain ayran in the store here in neighboring Georgia 🇬🇪, but these other versions all sound one more amazing than the next. I’m so happy summer is here to drink one of these every day!! Thank you thank you thank you! And just let me know if you ever want to come to Georgia - our doors are always open! 🎉❤

[@akshaynand8132]

As you rightly mentioned, it's like a mirror image of the lassi served in India. Another similarity is the variant called Salgam. In Hindi we say Shalgam and that's Turnip😊

[@ilinamontana6185]

Always great ideas Refika - I love all your recipes for ayran

[@zubaidasmith4551]

Having the temps reaching in the upper 90's here in the States, this is just a wonderful reminder to be cool and creative. Thank you!

[@medihakaya4593]

Amazing! 👏👏👏

[@maffieduran]

Mum and I love both your cooking and your warm energy, love you so much. Greetings from Panama!

[@linneastlouis9701]

I can't wait to try these.

[@stephanielaa2385]

Love your videos Refika and love the different colors of the Ayran.

[@ladyela9283]

Excellent, delicious, and easy. Thank you, Refika❤

[@marisahimid8191]

Greetings from Tanzania East Africa thank you so much for all this.

[@andyfairchild2383]

I’ve never tried Ayran, so I think I’ll try the cucumber and mint one. Not sure I can get the pickle juice for the others in the U.K. Thanks for the recipe. Also wanted to say how great it was to see you on the U.K. Masterchef this week!

[@lauraellen189]

These all look delicious!! I love Indian lassi and Persian doogh, so i know I would love these refreshing drinks!

[@ashmash4563]

My favourites are the fennel one and the last one. Definitely going to try it! In sha Allah ❤

[@onamuir4985]

Great ideas! Thank you. The possibilities! 🤗

[@dharmakaurkhalsa3923]

Sounds delicious in all your variations!❤

[@bailey8538]

When I moved to Turkey ayran was definitely an acquired taste for me but now I love it. I can't wait to try some of your ideas especially the cucumber mint.

[@kagie2219]

Thank you Refika and team for another beautiful, funny, and inspiring video! They all looked absolutely delicious. I will definitely be making these recipes soon. Love you guys! 😘

[@teamdivine5651]

YAY - showing us how to do it !!!!

[@theoriginalquinnpiper]

I will try some of these variations this summer. I love ayran. Thank you, Refika :)

[@fayito9970]

Will certainly try-- if only for the colors. How pretty! I hope my tastebuds are as happy as my eyes😊 thank you, Refika!

[@williammoriarty2713]

These are new things for me.. thank you very much for sharing such videos.. am amaze..❤

[@ramonajordan3875]

This is a lovely way to kick off summer. Thank you!

[@Refika]

Enjoy! ♥️

[@kathleenstoin671]

When we lived in Columbus, Ohio, USA, one of our favorite restaurants was a Turkish restaurant. I tried Raki there for the first time. I love it! We live in Florida now, and there are no Turkish restaurants near us, but I can buy Raki here. And there is YOU and your channel for Turkish food. I'm so glad I discovered you!

[@sevgi6593]

cucumber and mint one plus the basil one and lastly turnip one.. OMG. I love them all :)

[@nataliestanchevski4628]

As I was watching the video I put yogurt, salt, water, and ice in a jar. I shook it until it was all mixed up and foamy (just a few seconds) and it was delicious and refreshing. Thank you so much!

[@m.azharkhan4060]

I'm from Pakistan and flew as cabin attendant for 40 years and used to visit Istanbul very often I used to stay at Hilton and Hyatt Regency from where Bosphorus sea was in front from the balcony I've had the best food in Istanbul like adana kabab yogurt kabab lamachun Ayran I love your recipes please share the recipe of yogurt kabab

[@saba9514]

Thank you Refika ,,amazing ideas..

[@greatboniwanker]

Refika, This is wonderful! Why did I not know about this? Love you & your staff too 😅❤ Be safe always!

[@aimeemorgado8715]

I love that you explain why or how recipe is used. Ayran with spicy foods , or as a hot weather refresher make so much sense. I cannot tolerate a lot of heat from chilies, but now maybe I will use this and enjoy them more. I make watermelon and fennel salad- maybe a less sweet watermelon and fennel should become a drink? You have inspired me. Ayran could be what’s for dinner when it is too hot outside to think!

[@user-ke1pv7ty4w]

I love ayran

[@MaliheTehrani]

Thank you sweetheart🥰

[@timaborlak5457]

This video has inspired me! I will be trying as many of these as possible, especially the pickle juice, curry, and cucumber mint. I think i may try it with a prepared pesto i have in the fridge as soon as i sign off. Thank you Refika and team! Teşekürler!

[@kellykara2724]

They look gorgeous 😍😍😍

[@rebeccaparkin5220]

The fennel, cucumber & mint & green plum sound ok.

[@aamenahkhan6108]

Beautiful glassware

[@angelebabin5845]

Thank you I will try .

[@jorgtb7265]

We love Ayran…. simply delicious❤️❤️

[@dalya188]

Fabulous Refika! ❤

[@amarilisortiz2293]

Me encanta su naturalidad 🙏👏❤🌺

[@lamiafar3581]

Thank you ❤

[@melanietadevossian5185]

Wow 🤩. Thank you

[@magdavanzyl6141]

Love this❤.

[@Cdsens]

This is absolutely fascinating. I going to try every single one of these amazing different interesting drinks and I’m looking up your other recipes. Thank you for this exposer to new ideas 👍👍👍💯

[@comeforaride]

With kefir, garlic and mint. Or kefir cucumber and dill. Sooooo good.

[@user-vg7sn5wj2g]

Coucou Refika c est un plaisir de vous écouter nous expliquer vos recettes et cet été je sais boisson je vais servir j adore la cuisine turque 🍀🇩🇿

[@Morticia147]

Oh, I like that - I'll give that a try. I never new what Ayran exactly is and tought it might be something fermented like Kefir. I never thought it's so easy to make.

[@megantingen5997]

Wow! I like the idea of having that type of drink when eating super spicy foods. Especially the cucumber and mint. I will use vegan ingredients.❤❤

[@jgage2840]

If I ever see Chobani I’m buying it. Just because you mentioned it.

[@klarapetelei702]

I recently discovered your videos, they are, and you are also - great. Thank you! 🤗

[@Refika]

Enjoy honey, you are awesome too ♥️

[@indakumaragoonetilleke3006]

Its lassi at another level!!

[@PersianAfghani]

Persians have been doing cucumber and mint Ayran much longer than the existence of Turkey. It’s called Doogh