Kokum Mocktail: The Summer Respite You Were Looking For 

By Jasmine Kaur

Kokum is a fruit-bearing tree that grows in the coastal areas like Goa and the Konkan region. It is widely used as a souring agent in cooking. 

Not just cooking, the kokum syrup and juice are consumed during summers to hydrate oneself. However, you can also make a yummy kokum mocktail with these easy steps. 

Ingredients

• Kokum syrup (if you don’t find dried Kokum) • Soda   • Lemon Juice • Black salt   • Cumin   • Salt   • Powdered sugar • Mint leaves  

Step 1

Pour the kokum syrup in a glass. Add roasted cumin, black salt, salt, sugar and lemon juice to it. 

Step 2

Mix all the ingredients together and pour some soda on it.  

Step 3

Add a few ice cubes, sprinkle fresh mint leaves and serve chilled.