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3 glasses of frothy ayran drink with fresh mint.
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Ayran - Turkish Yogurt Drink Recipe

Cool, creamy and salty ayran drink is delicious to beat the heat. This classic Turkish yogurt drink recipe includes just 3 simple ingredients, and is easy to whisk up on a summer day in only 2 minutes!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time0 minutes
Total Time5 minutes
Course: Beverage, Drinks
Cuisine: Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, Turkish
Diet: Gluten Free
Servings: 2
Calories: 75kcal
Author: Farrukh Aziz

Ingredients

  • 1 cup whole milk yogurt full-fat, unsweetened plain
  • 1¼ cup cold water I use ice cold water
  • ¼ teaspoon salt or as you like
  • ½ teaspoon dried mint optional - plus for garnish
  • ice cubes for serving
  • fresh mint for serving

Instructions

  • To begin with, place the 1 cup whole milk yogurt in a deep bowl or wide mouth pitcher (jug).
  • Whisk the yogurt until smooth and no lumps.
  • Now add 1¼ cup cold water, s¼ teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon dried mint (if using) and whisk until well combined and frothy. Taste and adjust the salt and consistency, if desired.
  • Refrigerate ayran until ready to serve.
  • Pour ayran in serving glasses with ice cubes, garnish with fresh mint and sprinkle some dried mint (optional) and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Calories: 75kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 16mg | Sodium: 347mg | Potassium: 192mg | Fiber: 0.04g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 135IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 150mg | Iron: 0.2mg