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Doogh with Cinnamon and Apple (Persian Yogurt Drink)

Original name: Doogh with Cinnamon and Apple

Glass of cool doogh with cinnamon and apple, topped with mint and a cinnamon stick, on a rustic table with apples in the background
Prep
10 mins
Cook
0 mins
Servings
4
PersianEasyDrinkSnackVegetarianGluten FreeHigh Protein

About this dish

A cooling, lightly effervescent Persian yogurt drink, elevated with sweet apple and warming cinnamon. This doogh is a refreshing balance of tangy, creamy, and subtly spiced—perfect for warm days or as a digestif after a hearty meal.

Ingredients

UK and US measurements are both included for every recipe.

Plain Greek yogurt

dairy

500 g

Imperial measurement: 2 cups

Cold water

liquid

750 ml

Imperial measurement: 3 cups

Seltzer water

liquid

250 ml

Imperial measurement: 1 cup

Sweet apple

fruit

1

Ground cinnamon

spice

1/2 teaspoon

Fine sea salt

seasoning

1/4 teaspoon

Fresh mint leaves

herb

Handful

Method

1

Core and slice the apple

5 min

Wash the apple, core it, and cut into thin slices. Reserve a few slices for garnish. Finely chop the rest.

2

Blend yogurt with water and apple

2 min

In a blender, combine the Greek yogurt, cold water, chopped apple, ground cinnamon, and salt if using. Blend on low speed until smooth and frothy, about 30 seconds.

3

Add seltzer and blend briefly

30 sec

Pour in the seltzer water and blend for 2-3 seconds just to incorporate. Do not over-blend to keep the fizz.

4

Chill and serve

5 min

Fill four glasses with ice if desired, pour the doogh, and garnish with reserved apple slices, a mint leaf, and a light dusting of extra cinnamon. Serve immediately.

Equipment

  • Blender

Nutrition facts

360 kcal
Calories
10 g
Protein
12 g
Carbohydrates
5 g
Fat
1 g
Fiber
141 mg
Sodium

Tips

  • For a smoother texture, use full-fat Greek yogurt and blend until the apple is completely puréed.
  • For a boozy (non-alcoholic) kick, replace the sparkling water with lemon-lime soda, but skip the amount of sugar unless you like it very sweet.
  • Serve ice-cold: chill the glasses and blend the yogurt mixture just before serving to keep the natural probiotics intact.
  • If you prefer a traditional doogh without the cinnamon caramelization, warn guests about the apple so they get a surprising, refreshing garnet that complements spicy stews.

Serving suggestions

  • Serve this apple-cinnamon doogh alongside a Persian rice platter, as a restorative drink, or on a hot afternoon as a stand-alone refreshment.

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Lucia Serrano

Recipe by

Lucia Serrano

Specialises in Spanish cuisine

Lucia makes paella on a wood fire and refuses to add chorizo. She has ended friendships over this.

Describe yourself in three words: Traditional, proud, argumentative.