Kochi is one of my favourite food cities in India. On one of my many visits to explore the city's ever-evolving food scene, I discovered the city's most popular cold beverage. The Kulukki literally translates to shaken, this one's even more shaken than any cocktail you will find at your favourite bar.
The popularity of this beverage has been fuelled by Instagram. The sight of kuluki 'artists' flinging your glass and cocktail shaker in the air has been captured numerous times in food reels from Kochi. There are multiple concoctions including my favourite where raw mango is blended with ginger.
Unless you're a mixologist, we'd have to give you the statutory warning "These stunts have been performed by trained experts. Do not try this at home" Not all summer coolers or afternoon coolers from South India require such extreme juggling skills. We've rounded up three cool beverages that you can actually try making at home.
While these are perfect for the summer, they are equally satisfying around the year when you need a refreshing beverage that also cools you down. Also Read : 5 Desi Summer Coolers You Must Drink To Beat The Heat Nannari Sarbath Recipe Almost every time I sip on this refreshing beverage, I'm transported to another great culinary destination in Kerala. One of the most popular food stops in Kozhikode is Paragon restaurant, a local establishment that has become synonymous with the city's love for biryani.
Just across the road from the flagship outlet of Paragon on Kan.