Local Beverages

This traditional Goan drink, is a soothing elixir made with coconut milk and kokum (a tangy fruit often used in Goan cooking). It has a creamy texture, tangy undertones, and a mild hint of garlic and green chilli for that perfect zing. Some call it a liquid hug after a spicy Goan meal. This iconic drink is often praised by food critics for its digestive benefits and its cooling effect on a hot Goan afternoon.

Nature’s very own electrolyte, this drink is synonymous with tropical living. In Goa, every beach has vendors offering fresh coconuts, where the vendor deftly chops the top off with a machete and pops in a straw. Sweet, hydrating, and brimming with health benefits, it is ideal for staying cool as you lounge on sun-kissed beaches. Many bloggers swear by it as the ultimate natural refresher.

This traditional Goan cooler is made from the kokum fruit known for its tangy and mildly sweet flavour. This drink is often spiced with cumin and black salt, giving it a distinct savoury note. Popular among locals and tourists alike, it is often hailed for its digestive and cooling properties, making it a must-try in Goa’s tropical climate. Sometimes water is substituted with soda to give this summer cooler an interesting and refreshing twist.

This unfermented juice of the cashew apple, is a seasonal speciality in Goa. This drink is slightly sweet, tangy, and has a mild astringent flavour. It is served fresh during the cashew harvest season and is celebrated for its distinct taste and cultural significance. Food enthusiasts often describe it as a precursor to feni, but with a much lighter and refreshing appeal.

Goa gives this beloved Indian beverage a special twist with fresh spices. This hot drink is made with black tea leaves, milk, sugar, and a robust blend of spices like cardamom, ginger, cloves, and cinnamon. In Goa, sipping a steaming cup of masala chai at a beach shack or roadside stall is a quintessential experience. Bloggers and tea enthusiasts frequently rave about its ability to wake you up and calm you down at the same time.

This fizzy drink is made by mixing soda water with freshly squeezed lemon juice, black salt, chaat masala, and a pinch of sugar, creating a perfect balance of tangy, sweet, and salty flavours. Vendors use a glass marble stopper in traditional glass soda bottles, adding a nostalgic charm. Perfect for beating the heat, it is loved for its playful fizz and zesty taste. Food enthusiasts often call it the ultimate street-side thirst quencher in Goa.