The Pink Drink

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Preparation info
  • Serves

    8 to 10

    • Difficulty

      Easy

    • Ready in

      10 min

Appears in
Third Culture Cooking: Classic Recipes for a New Generation

By Zaynab Issa

Published 2025

  • About

While Starbucks may claim the Pink Drink title, the original pink drink that I grew up on is called sharbat: a fragrant, milky drink topped with crushed nuts with origins in India. As the beverage most associated with indulgence in my culture, we drink this during times of celebration (and otherwise) and serve it with a generous spirit. Its pink color comes from Rooh Afza, a South Asian rose-infused syrup, which imparts a strong floral flavor. Crushed pistachios and almonds add to the luxur