---
title: Ayran
tags: ['drink', 'dairy', 'breakfast']
date: 2022-08-11
author: Viktor
---

Ayran, also known as doogh, is a yogurt-based drink popular in Eastern Europe and Central Asia. It is usually consumed as part of the breakfast during the summer.

## Ingredients

- 1 part yogurt (2 parts if you prefer a creamier variety)
- 1 part ice-cold water
- salt
- mint (optional)
- basil (optional)

## Directions

1. Combine the yogurt and the ice-cold water.
2. Mix well until no clumps remain.
3. Add salt to taste.
4. The traditional way to drink it is plain, but you can add some additional flavours with chopped mint or basil.