Ayran: Turkish Yogurt Drink

Super refreshing and healthy Ayran (Turkish yogurt drink) recipe ready in 5 minutes with 3 simple ingredients. Perfect thirst-quencher on a hot summer day!

Course Drinks

Cuisine Middle Eastern, Turkish

Cook Time 5

Total Time 5

Servings servings

Calories 70kcal

Author Elena Szeliga

Equipment

Ingredients

2 cups or 500 ml plain Greek yogurt
2 cups or 500 ml chilled water
1 teaspoon finely grated sea salt
chopped dill / parsley / cilantro / mint / grated cucumber / minced garlic / ground cumin / black pepper optional

Instructions

Place yogurt, water, sea salt and optional ingredients (if using) in a blender and blend until smooth. Enjoy!

Notes

Top Tips

Ayran is not only a delicious and hydrating summer drink, it is also super easy to make with only 3 simple ingredients in just 5 minutes.
Depending on the consistency you prefer you can adjust the amount of water you add to the yogurt.
This ayran recipe makes 1 liter or 1 liquid quart (4 cups) of ayran which is roughly 4 servings (1 cup or 250 ml per serving).
Refrigerate ayran in an airtight jar or bottle for up to 3 days.
You don't have to use blender if you are making the basic recipe with no add-ons. Just mix yogurt, water and salt in a pitcher or in a large bowl using a whisk.
Serve it with anything savory. Ayran is perfect for summer BBQ or dinner. My favorite ways to serve it is with Turkish flatbread, pita pockets with roasted veggies and hummus or borek with spinach and feta cheese.

Recipe Variations

Make this recipe vegan by using plant-based yogurt (opt for almond or cashew yogurt for the best flavor).
Experiment with different add-ons like cucumber, garlic, dill, peppermint, parsley, cilantro, thyme, black pepper, cumin, lime or lemon zest (not the juice), etc. The possibilities are endless!

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