Dugh

Name: Dugh (Yogurt and Mint Soda)
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 cups (480 ml) whole milk European-style yogurt; 2 cups (480 ml) sparkling water; 1 teaspoon sea salt; 2 teaspoons dried mint; 4 sprigs fresh mint leaves; ½ teaspoon ground rose petals

Yogurt and Mint Soda

Preparation info

Makes
4
servings

Difficulty
Easy

Appears in

Bitter & Sweet

By Omid Roustaei and Lauren Ko

Published 2025

About

The unique combination of yogurt, carbonated water, and mint in dugh creates a tangy and fizzy taste that awakens the senses. What sets dugh apart from other drinks is the omission of sugar in favor of salt, creating a pleasing interplay between yogurt’s tang, mint’s freshness, and salt’s savoriness.

Ingredients

2 cups (480 ml) whole milk European-style yogurt
2 cups (480

Americas
Asia
United States
Iran
Drinks
Gluten-free
Vegetarian

Method

Combine the yogurt, sparkling water, salt, and dried mint in a bowl. Whisk gently until smooth, taking care not to overmix, as it may cause the sparkling water to lose its fizziness. To serve, place a handful of ice cubes into each serving glass and pour the dugh over them. Garnish with the fresh mint and rose petals.