Sparkling Panakam
Add a delightful twist to a traditional Indian summer drink with this *Sparkling Panakam*! Packed with the earthy sweetness of jaggery, tangy lemon juice, and a spice-infused kick from ginger, cardamom, and black pepper, this recipe gets a modern upgrade with the effervescence of sparkling water. Ready in just 10 minutes and requiring no cooking, it's the perfect blend of tradition and innovation, ideal for cooling off on a hot day or impressing guests with a refreshing, unique mocktail. Garnished with fresh mint leaves and served over ice, this fizzy, spiced beverage is a must-try for fans of bold, vibrant flavors. Keywords: Sparkling Panakam recipe, Indian summer drinks, refreshing mocktail, jaggery beverage, spiced drink, sparkling water recipe.
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Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons Jaggery (powdered or grated)
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Ginger (grated)
- 1 teaspoon Cardamom powder
- 1 pinch Black pepper (freshly ground)
- 1 pinch Salt
- 1 cup Water
- 2 cups Sparkling water or soda water
- 8 pieces Ice cubes
- 4 leaves Mint leaves (for garnishing, optional)
Directions
Step 1
In a mixing bowl, dissolve the powdered or grated jaggery in 1 cup of water. Stir well until completely dissolved, or strain to remove any impurities if necessary.
Step 2
Add the freshly squeezed lemon juice, grated ginger, cardamom powder, black pepper, and a pinch of salt to the jaggery water. Mix thoroughly to combine all the flavors.
Step 3
Fill two serving glasses with ice cubes.
Step 4
Pour the jaggery-spice mixture evenly into the two glasses, filling each halfway.
Step 5
Top up each glass with sparkling water or soda water, gently stirring to combine and infuse the flavors without losing the fizz.
Step 6
Garnish with fresh mint leaves, if desired, and serve immediately for a refreshing treat.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1045.7g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 202.1 |
| Total Fat 0.3g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 0.0g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 163.4mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 51.7g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 1.1g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 47.5g | |
| Protein 0.7g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 71.9mg | 0% |
| Iron 3.2mg | 0% |
| Potassium 149.5mg | 0% |
Source of Calories