A sparkling mint lime drink with ice and fresh mint

Drink

Green Mint Ayran

A salty, frothy yogurt drink sharpened with grated cucumber and fresh mint.

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups plain yogurt
  • 1 cup ice-cold water
  • 1/3 cup finely chopped fresh mint
  • 1/2 small cucumber, grated and squeezed
  • 1/4 teaspoon sea salt, plus more to taste
  • Mint sprigs for serving

Method

  1. Whisk yogurt and cold water until smooth and foamy.
  2. Stir in mint, grated cucumber, and salt.
  3. Chill for 5 minutes if the yogurt was not cold.
  4. Taste and adjust the salt.
  5. Pour into glasses and garnish with mint.

Fresh Mint Tip

Chop mint finely for ayran so each sip has aroma without large leaves floating on top.