🧊 Spiked Jeera Soda - Fizzy Whiskey Cocktail with Indian Masala Flavor

Experience a refreshing Indian twist on your whiskey game with this Spiked Jeera Soda! Inspired by the classic jeera soda from Indian street stalls, this version is spiked with whiskey and elevated with house-made jeera syrup, lemon, and fizzy soda. It’s tangy, spicy, cooling - and absolutely unforgettable.


🍹 What is Spiked Jeera Soda?

Spiked Jeera Soda is a flavorful cocktail that combines the coolness of soda, the tang of lemon, and the signature spice of cumin (jeera), all beautifully blended with the rich depth of whiskey. A perfect cocktail for hot afternoons, Indian-style brunches, or when you want something desi yet daring.

This isn’t just a drink - it’s nostalgia in a highball glass, with a grown-up twist!


🧾 Ingredients

Everything you need to recreate this cocktail exactly as seen in the video:

  • 🥃 Whiskey - 60 ml

  • 🍯 Jeera Syrup - 30 ml

  • 🍋 Fresh Lemon Juice - 10 ml

  • 🧂 Black Salt (Kala Namak) - A pinch

  • 🧊 Ice Cubes - As required

  • 🥤 Soda Water - To top up

  • 🌿 Mint Leaves or Lemon Wedge - For garnish (optional)



🍳 How to Make Jeera Syrup (Optional)

You can also make your own jeera syrup at home. Here’s a quick recipe:

Ingredients:

  • 2 tbsp roasted cumin (jeera)

  • ½ cup sugar

  • 1 cup water

Instructions:

  1. Roast the cumin seeds until aromatic.

  2. Boil water and sugar together.

  3. Add the roasted cumin and simmer for 5-10 minutes.

  4. Strain and let it cool.

  5. Store in the fridge for up to a week.



🍸 How to Make Spiked Jeera Soda

Refreshing, fizzy, and perfectly balanced with spice and spirit.

Step-by-step method:

  1. Fill a Shaker or Mixing Glass:
    Add the following:

    • 60 ml whiskey

    • 30 ml jeera syrup

    • 10 ml fresh lemon juice

    • A pinch of black salt

    • A few ice cubes

  2. Shake Well:
    Shake everything for 10-15 seconds until nicely chilled.

  3. Strain into Serving Glass:
    Fill a highball or tall glass with fresh ice and strain the mixture in.

  4. Top with Soda:
    Pour chilled soda water to fill the glass. Give it a gentle stir.

  5. Garnish (Optional):
    Add a mint sprig or lemon slice for aroma and color.



🔥 Why You’ll Love It

  • 🧂 Desi Twist: Combines the punch of Indian jeera soda with the smoothness of whiskey

  • 🥃 Balanced Flavors: Sweet, salty, tangy, and fizzy - all in one sip

  • ❄️ Super Refreshing: Perfect summer cocktail with digestive-friendly notes

  • 🍸 Quick to Make: Just shake, pour, and fizz it up!


🎥 Watch the Full Recipe Video

Catch Adi’s original recipe in action here:


 

🧠 Tips & Variations

  • Make it Non-Alcoholic: Skip the whiskey for a fun and flavorful jeera mocktail.

  • Chili Salt Rim: Add some red chili powder to salt for a spicy rim.

  • Use Club Soda or Sparkling Mineral Water for a more premium feel.

  • Try with Gin or Vodka: If you’re not a whiskey lover, swap it with another clear spirit.


🍽️ Food Pairings

  • Tandoori starters (paneer, chicken tikka)

  • Chaat platters or sev puri

  • Spicy peanuts or masala papad



Comments

  1. VCMEJune 13, 2025 at 11:05 AM

    This is one of my favorite cocktails from your channel!

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