Doogh: A Salty Mint Yogurt Soda

Name: Doogh: A Salty Mint Yogurt Soda
Yield: 10
Cuisine: American

RECIPE: From The New Persian Table by Louisa Shafia. Copyright © 2013 by Louisa Shafia. All rights reserved. Published in the United States by Ten Speed Press, an imprint of the Crown Publishing Group, a division of Penguin Random House, Inc., New York.

Photo: John Valls

January 08, 2025

Bright and effervescent refreshment.

Yogurt’s richness is lightened with effervescence and the bright flavor of mint.

Ingredients

Yield:4 to 6

2 cups full-fat plain yogurt
2 tsp. dried mint
Pinch of sea salt
1/2 tsp. black pepper
4 cups chilled seltzer

Tools:large bowl, whisk, blender
Glass:tumbler or large rocks
Garnish:fresh mint

Preparation

Put the yogurt in a large bowl. Add the dried mint, rubbing it between your palms to release the flavor. Add the salt and pepper, and whisk in the seltzer until the mixture is frothy. If the dried mint leaves are large, put the doogh in a blender and blend for 1 minute to break them down a bit. Salt to taste. Fill glasses halfway with ice, pour in the doogh, and garnish with fresh mint.