Photo by Dylan James Ho and Jeni Afuso
This drink is inspired by the yogurt beverages of the Middle East and South Asia, such as ayran, doogh, and lassi. Tangy yogurt is refreshing, and there's just enough in this recipe to make a beverage that's a little bit (not overly) creamy.
Recipe information
Yield
Serves 1
Ingredients
1½ cups [210 g] cubed watermelon, cut in 1-in [2.5-cm] cubes
1 generous cup [150 g] ice cubes
1 cup [240 ml] soda water
½ cup [135 g] plain yogurt
¼ cup [60 ml] fresh lime juice
2 Tbsp honey
⅛ tsp white pepper
Pinch of salt
Preparation
Blend the watermelon, ice cubes, soda water, yogurt, lime juice, honey, white pepper, and salt in a blender until well combined. Pour into a glass and serve immediately.
Reprinted from Bäco: Vivid Recipes from the Heart of Los Angeles by Josef Centeno with permission by Chronicle Books, 2017.
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Recipe notes
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