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Ayran
Ayran is the National Drink of Turkey. In Iran, it is called Doogh, and also extremely popular. Likewise it is a leading drink in several other Middle Eastern cultures, including the Arab World, where is is called, "Laban", Armenia ("Tahn"), Albania ("Dhallë"), Kurdistan, all of Caucasia, Central Asia, etc. Below are articles on Ayran.
It is a very healthy drink, and also very simple to prepare. The main ingredients are Yogurt, Water/Soda Water, Salt, Mint, Cumin, Milk -- all blended together till foamy and frothy, and served on ice.
Ayran, using a Blender:
Ayran, without a Blender:
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Kefir
Kefir Grains
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Coconut Kefir
Coconut kefir is a nourishing fermented beverage made with coconut milk, date paste and kefir grains. ... Kefir is a fermented beverage traditionally made with milk. It's full of beneficial bacteria that's known to boost the immune system, heal the gut and reduce digestive issues.
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Rejuvelac
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Chia Seed Drinks
What is Chia Seed? Why Chia Seeds?
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Cider
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Virgin Bellydancer -- a delicious belly-fat reduction and intestinal health Mocktail.
- Ingredients:
- Water -- 4 cups
- Matcha Green Tea Leaf Powder -- 1 teaspoon
- Lemon (peeled with the white around the Lemon and then juiced) -- (juice of) 1 or 2 Medium-sized lemons
- Grated Ginger -- 2 teaspoons
- Ground Cinnamon -- 2 teaspoons
- Aloe Vera Leaf Gel -- 1 cup
- Cucumber (Skinned, cut into chunks for easy blending) -- 1 cup
- Chia Seeds (previously soaked overnight) -- 1 teaspoon
- Celery Juice (Strained) -- 2 cups
- Fresh Parsley leaves -- 2 cups
- Fresh Coriander leaves -- 2 teaspoons
- Turmeric root -- 0.25 teaspoon, OPTIONAL
- Natural, Raw, Organic Honey (to taste) -- 2 tablespoons, OPTIONAL
- ... OR, Stevia Green Leaf Powder (to taste) -- 1 teaspoon, OPTIONAL
- Preparation:
- Put all these ingredients in a Blender and blend well on HIGH for a few minuutes till smooth.
- Dilute with water to desired viscosity.
- Strain out debris.
- Bottle and Refrigerate.
- Shake bottle, or Stir well in glass, before serving.
- Recommended Consumption:
- 1 glass (8 oz) to drink in the evening after dinner.
... OR, if the Caffeine from the Matcha prevents sleep,
1 glass (8 oz) to drink in the morning on an empty stomach.
- (Partial) Reference Videos:
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Switchell / Gingerade
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Non-Dairy Milk(s)
- Almond Milk
- Oat Milk
- Horchata
- Other
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Bailey's Irish Cream:
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Agua Fresca
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Mead:
- Viking Blood (Cherry Mead)
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Home-made Wine & Sangria (Non-Alcoholic):
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Eggnog
Eggnog is a rich, chilled, sweetened, dairy-based beverage. It is traditionally made with milk, cream, sugar, whipped egg whites, and egg yolks (which gives it a frothy texture, and its name).
In some contexts, distilled spirits such as brandy, rum, whisky or bourbon are added to the drink.
Throughout Canada and the United States, eggnog is traditionally consumed over Christmas season every year, from late November until the end of the holiday season.
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Kahlua:
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Guarana Drink
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Domaine De Canton (Ginger Liqueur):
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Sake:
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Socată:
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Red Bison (?) -- Red Bull Alternative
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Root Beer Alternative
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Dr. Pepper Alternative
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Cola Alternative
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