Your Favorite Indian Soda

SitaParityaga · Nov 28th, 2004, 08:18

The only drink for me. Its $3 a bottle in San Francisco.

beach · Nov 28th, 2004, 10:38

Just stumbled across this page at Rediff...interesting link to Cola quiz at Rediff

Khoji · Nov 28th, 2004, 11:00

Quote:

Originally Posted by Laerke

I love mazza!

What is the other one called? The one that tastes exactly the same

'tis Frooti, I guess. Mango drink like maaza... "Mango Frooti, fresh and juicy"

There was another drink called Gold Spot, long ago; it was orange flavour; had the punchline "The zing thing...GoldSpot". Don't see that now a days.
And yeah, Limca rocks! Lemony limca

Campa Cola caused those big burning burps through your nose for an hour after you drink it.

Greetings all!

Nick-H · Nov 28th, 2004, 11:31

Sorry to introduce a sour note in this sweet drink thread, but what to drink if we really don't want to support the coca cola company? Do they own everything these days?

TracyB · Nov 28th, 2004, 11:56

I loved Miranda..With salt and lime..Yum, I almost forgot about it..1 night i was just dying for a margarita..We were staying in Karauli at a Maharaja's Palace..They only had rum and gin (yuk)..So i ordered a rum, and just used a little at a time with Miranda and the salt and lime..

And it was good..

Bigzero · Nov 28th, 2004, 12:02

i love the street-side "soda-sharbat'" and "nimbu-pani" on a summer day.

or, good old buttermilk with a bit of ginger & chilli in it....

Khoji · Nov 28th, 2004, 13:32

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bigzero

i love the street-side "soda-sharbat'" and "nimbu-pani" on a summer day.

or, good old buttermilk with a bit of ginger & chilli in it....

In summer, I also like sugarcane juice (people say it looks like green puke

), with a pinch of salt, by the street-side vedors. It is said to be unhygienic, so have to look for a clean n tidy one.

Nick-H · Nov 28th, 2004, 15:10

What is nimbu-pani?

I kept meaning to ask someone when I was reading A Suitable Boy and never gor around to it.

seventies'hippy · Nov 28th, 2004, 15:16

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nick-H

What is nimbu-pani?

I kept meaning to ask someone when I was reading A Suitable Boy and never gor around to it.

Lime & Water.

But nimbu/soda is more refreshing,,,,,,

mira4bai4 · Nov 28th, 2004, 15:41

I personal start a road side Masala Chai.

For sodas aPepsi just to get me focused. The last time I was leaving India I was real thirsty and downed a couple of Lemon Lemca's for a smooth farewell, and I was full of wind until Singapore and bunged up chronic for a day after arriving back in Aust and then ... well thankfully the supermarket had a shower though they were not impressed that I found it. But i really like Lemon Lemca!

When I can find it a really well made Lassi and supplying your own Banana or Mango makes it extra curly with real solid curd floating on the top.

Digital Drifter · Nov 28th, 2004, 22:38

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nick-H

Sorry to introduce a sour note in this sweet drink thread, but what to drink if we really don't want to support the coca cola company? Do they own everything these days?

Kalimark colour soda. has banned colouring agents(I think) but wot the hell, it tastes good!!

Just look at the expression on the vendors face when you ask for any kalimark colour soda. they'll think you're an India expert.

When all else fails, there is always coconut water....

kate · Nov 29th, 2004, 09:24

mmmmm, Maaza mango drink!!!!!!! brings back fond memories, that stuff was great!!!! Altho it was hard to drink it really fast to give the bottles back, if u were in a hurry.
A nice Lassi (sp?) was good to, altho its really not a soft drink.

Nick-H · Nov 29th, 2004, 17:17

Yes, a nice Lassi or sweet lime juice beets the stuff out of bottles hands down

Karma Queen · Nov 29th, 2004, 21:51

bleurgh limca. tastes like washing up liquid. and thums up always tastes like it's been sitting around since the 70s or something. love maaza though. although i'd much prefer a lassi or sweet lime soda. cor, what i wouldn't do for one of them right now!

theshutterbug · Nov 29th, 2004, 22:02

Then who can forget the Gola .. gola is powdered ice stuffed arnd a stick !!! kala khatta with a bit of honey !!! man that was heaven ... wish i could make that machine @ home

Few pics of gola here http://www.magnet-i.com/gallery/thum...album=3&page=4

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Bigzero back to my old ways Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 1,444	i love the street-side "soda-sharbat'" and "nimbu-pani" on a summer day. or, good old buttermilk with a bit of ginger & chilli in it.... __________________ miles to go.... Bigzero's Photo Gallery

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Nov 28th, 2004, 10:38	#17
beach Lost in translation Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: India ! Posts: 2,232	Just stumbled across this page at Rediff...interesting link to Cola quiz at Rediff

Nov 28th, 2004, 11:56	#20
TracyB Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Edmonton, Canada Posts: 330	I loved Miranda..With salt and lime..Yum, I almost forgot about it..1 night i was just dying for a margarita..We were staying in Karauli at a Maharaja's Palace..They only had rum and gin (yuk)..So i ordered a rum, and just used a little at a time with Miranda and the salt and lime.. And it was good..

Nov 28th, 2004, 15:10	#23
Nick-H Loud-mouthed, Noisy Bird Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Chennai, India Posts: 25,586	What is nimbu-pani? I kept meaning to ask someone when I was reading A Suitable Boy and never gor around to it.

Nov 28th, 2004, 15:41	#25
mira4bai4 Lost in Space Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: ND PaharGanj Permanently/Temporarily Posts: 1,179	I personal start a road side Masala Chai. For sodas aPepsi just to get me focused. The last time I was leaving India I was real thirsty and downed a couple of Lemon Lemca's for a smooth farewell, and I was full of wind until Singapore and bunged up chronic for a day after arriving back in Aust and then ... well thankfully the supermarket had a shower though they were not impressed that I found it. But i really like Lemon Lemca! When I can find it a really well made Lassi and supplying your own Banana or Mango makes it extra curly with real solid curd floating on the top.

Nov 29th, 2004, 09:24	#27
kate Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: new zealand Posts: 7	mmmmm, Maaza mango drink!!!!!!! brings back fond memories, that stuff was great!!!! Altho it was hard to drink it really fast to give the bottles back, if u were in a hurry. A nice Lassi (sp?) was good to, altho its really not a soft drink.

Nov 29th, 2004, 17:17	#28
Nick-H Loud-mouthed, Noisy Bird Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Chennai, India Posts: 25,586	Yes, a nice Lassi or sweet lime juice beets the stuff out of bottles hands down

Nov 29th, 2004, 21:51	#29
Karma Queen Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: England Posts: 365	bleurgh limca. tastes like washing up liquid. and thums up always tastes like it's been sitting around since the 70s or something. love maaza though. although i'd much prefer a lassi or sweet lime soda. cor, what i wouldn't do for one of them right now!

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