9 Traditional Indian Drinks To Celebrate R-Day 

By Aanchal Mathur

This Republic Day let’s celebrate the many refreshing, comforting and delicious drinks of India. 

Lassi From Punjab

Sweet and served with lots of fresh cream in flavours like mango, kesar and rose, Lassi is a must try. 

Panna From Gujarat

Made with the king of fruits – mango, spiced with cardamom, pepper and salt, panna makes for the perfect drink to beat the heat! 

Feni From Goa

One of the most popular and widely available liquors in India, Feni is made from either cashew nuts or coconuts, and has a pungent aroma.  

Neera From Tamil Nadu

Neera is sweet, palm nectar famous in Tamil Nadu. It’s made by fermenting the sap of palm trees like date and coconut palms, and has a sugary taste. 

Kahwa From Kashmir

This green tea is made traditionally by boiling tea leaves along with saffron, cardamom pods, cloves, cinnamon sticks and some locally available dried fruits.  

Sattu Sharbat From Bihar

Sattu ka sharbat is a popular drink in Bihar which is basically made of roasted gram flour. Packed with protein, this savoury drink is a real energiser. 

Thandai From UP

Made with milk as the base and almonds, fennel seeds, rose petals, cardamom, saffron, and sugar, Thandai is a summer-special drink wherein Cannabis is also added to it sometimes on occasions like Holi. 

Chaang From Sikkim

Originally a Nepalese drink, Chhang is made by fermenting millet, which is cooked and fermented in bamboo barrels called dhungro. It is a popular drink during the harsh winters. 

Chaach From Haryana

Haryana's version of lassi, chaach is lightly flavoured with ginger and mint, and is famous in southern parts of the country as well.