- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Mixing Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
Recipe Yield
Makes approximately 10 servings.
Ingredients
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- ½ cup freeze-dried blueberry powder
- 2 teaspoons citric acid
- ½ teaspoon black salt (optional)
- ½ teaspoon natural blueberry flavor (optional)
- 1 teaspoon food-grade purple food color (optional)
- 1 tablespoon finely ground glucose powder (optional, for smoother texture)
For Serving:
- 2 tablespoons blueberry sharbat premix
- 250 ml chilled water
- Ice cubes
- Fresh blueberries
- Mint leaves
- Lemon slices (optional)
Instructions
Step 1
Place the powdered sugar in a large mixing bowl.
Step 2
Add the blueberry powder and mix thoroughly until the color becomes uniform.
Step 3
Add citric acid, black salt, glucose powder, and optional blueberry flavor.
Step 4
Mix everything well using a whisk until no lumps remain.
Step 5
Transfer the premix into a completely dry airtight glass jar.
Step 6
Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight.
Step 7
To prepare one serving, add 2 tablespoons of the premix into a glass.
Step 8
Pour in 250 ml chilled water.
Step 9
Stir until completely dissolved.
Step 10
Add ice cubes and garnish with fresh blueberries and mint leaves before serving.
Recipe Tips
- Always use dry utensils to prevent moisture from entering the premix.
- Freeze-dried blueberry powder gives the best natural flavor.
- Adjust sugar according to your taste.
- For a stronger berry flavor, increase the blueberry powder slightly.
- Serve extra cold for the most refreshing experience.
Recipe Variations
- Add lemon powder for a tangy blueberry lemonade flavor.
- Mix with sparkling water for a fizzy blueberry cooler.
- Blend with crushed ice to make a blueberry slush.
- Add basil seeds for a traditional sharbat variation.
- Mix with soda water for party drinks.
Storage
Store the premix in an airtight container in a cool, dry cupboard for up to 2 months. Avoid exposure to moisture, as it may cause the mixture to clump.
Serving Suggestions
Blueberry Sharbat Premix pairs wonderfully with sandwiches, grilled foods, snacks, barbecue meals, pakoras, spring rolls, and fresh fruit platters. It is also an excellent welcome drink for parties, picnics, family gatherings, and festive occasions.
Difficulty Level
Easy
Recipe Intensity
- Preparation Difficulty: Easy
- Flavor Intensity: Medium
- Sweetness Level: Medium to High
- Refreshment Level: High
Nutrition Information (Per Serving)
- Calories: 95 kcal
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Protein: 0.2 g
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 35 mg
- Potassium: 20 mg
- Vitamin C: 2% Daily Value
- Calcium: 1% Daily Value
- Iron: 1% Daily Value