{"title":"Navratri Drinks \u0026 Sherbets","description":"\u003cp\u003eMany people keep part of the Navratri fast on phalahar, fruit and milk only, so drinks carry more of the day than usual. This corner of our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/navratri\"\u003eNavratri\u003c\/a\u003e range covers the cold glasses people reach for. \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/coconut-water\"\u003eCoconut water\u003c\/a\u003e, nariyal pani, is the simplest of them, drunk chilled straight from the carton or can.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRose syrup turns a glass of cold milk pink and fragrant, and nannari syrup, made from the root of Indian sarsaparilla, is the Tamil summer favourite, stirred with lemon juice and water for nannari sarbath. Both are in \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/rose-syrup-and-sherbet\"\u003erose syrup and sherbet\u003c\/a\u003e. Check the label for colourings or additives if your fast is strict about packaged food.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSherbet, or sharbat, is a concentrated syrup made to be diluted, and the deep red rose sherbets blended with fruit and herb extracts have been a festival and summer drink in South Asian homes for generations. Stir a little into iced water with a squeeze of lemon, into cold milk for a pink milk sherbet, or over crushed ice with soaked basil seeds. For thandai and lassi, the almonds and melon seeds are in \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/navratri-dry-fruits-and-nuts\"\u003eNavratri dry fruits and nuts\u003c\/a\u003e, and the milk powder and mango pulp for mango lassi and aamras are in \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/navratri-sweets\"\u003eNavratri sweet making and prasad\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOnce a bottle of syrup is open, wipe the neck before closing it so the cap does not stick, and follow the storage line on the label, since some sherbets ask to be kept in the fridge. Chill coconut water before opening, keep an opened carton covered in the fridge and finish it within the time given on the pack.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"sunrise-coconut-water-330ml","title":"Sunrise Coconut Water 330ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eSunrise Coconut Water is 96 per cent coconut water with 3 per cent coconut pulp, so every mouthful has a few soft, chewy pieces of young coconut in it. It is not from concentrate, lightly sweetened and packed in Vietnam. It has 24kcal per 100ml, and the 330ml can fits a lunchbox or a cool bag.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to serve it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eChill the can well and shake it before opening so the pulp is spread through. Drink it straight, pour it over ice with a squeeze of lime, or use it in place of water in a smoothie. Once opened, keep it in the fridge and finish it within 24 hours.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e96.2 per cent coconut water, 3 per cent pulp\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContains sulphites\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for vegans\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduct of Vietnam\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor a bigger can, take the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/sunrise-coconut-water-490ml\"\u003eSunrise Coconut Water 490ml\u003c\/a\u003e. Something fizzy for the table? The \u003ca href=\"\/products\/niru-ice-cream-soda-2l\"\u003eNiru Ice Cream Soda 2L\u003c\/a\u003e is a family favourite. See all our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/tea-coffee-and-drinks\"\u003edrinks\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sunrise","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55087119794515,"sku":null,"price":1.29,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1101\/7433\/9411\/files\/sunrise-coconut-water-330ml-front.png?v=1790586822"},{"product_id":"sunrise-coconut-water-490ml","title":"Sunrise Coconut Water 490ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe tall 490ml can of Sunrise Coconut Water, with the same recipe as the smaller can: 96 per cent coconut water, 3 per cent soft coconut pulp and a little sugar. It is not from concentrate and is packed in Vietnam. This is the size to reach for after a match, a run or a long, hot day, when a small can is gone in three gulps.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to serve it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eServe it cold, and give the can a good shake first so the pieces of coconut do not stay at the bottom. It is good as it is, over crushed ice, or blended with mango and a pinch of salt. After opening, keep it in the fridge and drink it the same day.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e96.2 per cent coconut water, 3 per cent pulp\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContains sulphites\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for vegans\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduct of Vietnam\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003ePrefer a smaller serving? The \u003ca href=\"\/products\/sunrise-coconut-water-330ml\"\u003eSunrise Coconut Water 330ml\u003c\/a\u003e fits a lunchbox. Browse the rest of our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/tea-coffee-and-drinks\"\u003edrinks\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sunrise","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55087120417107,"sku":null,"price":1.89,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1101\/7433\/9411\/files\/sunrise-coconut-water-490ml-front.png?v=1790586830"},{"product_id":"ufc-refresh-coconut-water-1l","title":"UFC Refresh Coconut Water 1L","description":"\u003cp\u003eUFC Refresh is coconut water from Thailand, not from concentrate, with more than 99 per cent coconut water and a touch of sugar under 1 per cent. It has 22kcal per 100ml, no preservatives and no added colours or flavours, and a 250ml glass gives you 26 per cent of your daily potassium. The one litre carton pours four glasses.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to serve it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eShake the carton and serve it cold, straight or over ice with a squeeze of lime. It makes a light base for a smoothie with mango and banana, a rehydrating drink after the gym or a long day in the heat, and a better mixer than plain water for a tropical punch. Once opened, keep it in the fridge and finish it within three days. Like fresh coconut water, it can change colour a little over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMore than 99% coconut water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot from concentrate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGluten free and dairy free\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduct of Thailand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eUFC Refresh is imported by Niru, whose \u003ca href=\"\/products\/niru-sparkling-nelli-2l\"\u003eNiru Sparkling Nelli 2L\u003c\/a\u003e is a favourite at family parties. See all our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/coconut-water\"\u003ecoconut water\u003c\/a\u003e in \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/tea-coffee-and-drinks\"\u003edrinks\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"UFC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55100533211475,"sku":null,"price":3.79,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1101\/7433\/9411\/files\/ufc-refresh-coconut-water-1l-front_44df57d7-7f4c-4f8b-9dec-66ec3c223b46.png?v=1790710036"},{"product_id":"777-nannari-syrup-750ml","title":"777 Nannari Syrup 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003e777 Nannari Syrup is a sarsaparilla sharbat from Sri Ganeshram's 777 brand, made by SGR (777) Foods in Gummidipoondi, Tamil Nadu, a family company making syrups since 1954. Nannari root gives the syrup its distinctive earthy, sweet flavour, and nannari sherbet is the drink sold from street stalls all over Tamil Nadu in the hot months. One 750ml bottle makes around 37 glasses.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to use it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFollow the pack ratio: one measure of syrup to four measures of chilled water or soda, with a few drops of fresh lime juice. Stir well and serve over ice. For a festive jug at Navratri, Dussehra or Diwali gatherings, mix 200ml of syrup with 800ml of soda water, squeeze in two limes and add a spoonful of soaked sabja seeds for the classic nannari sarbath texture. Poured over crushed ice, it also makes a quick sweet treat after a long day of cooking.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade with natural sarsaparilla root extract\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne part syrup to four parts water or soda\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo need to refrigerate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduct of India, 750ml bottle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor a floral alternative, try \u003ca href=\"\/products\/777-rose-syrup-750ml\"\u003e777 Rose Syrup 750ml\u003c\/a\u003e, or browse all our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/rose-syrup-and-sherbet\"\u003erose syrup and sherbet\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"777","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55240329003347,"sku":null,"price":3.79,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1101\/7433\/9411\/files\/777-nannari-syrup-750ml-front.png?v=1791364970"},{"product_id":"777-rose-syrup-750ml","title":"777 Rose Syrup 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003e777 Rose Syrup is a rose sharbat from Sri Ganeshram's 777 brand, made by SGR (777) Foods in Gummidipoondi, Tamil Nadu. It is a bright pink, rose-flavoured syrup in the South Indian style, sweet and fragrant, and it is the quickest way to make the rose milk served at weddings, temple festivals and family get-togethers. The 750ml bottle gives around 37 servings.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to use it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor rose milk, the pack suggests five teaspoons of syrup stirred into a cup (150ml) of cool milk. Chill well and serve in tall glasses. For a festive falooda during Navratri or Diwali, layer two tablespoons of syrup in a glass with soaked sabja seeds and cooked falooda sev, top up with cold milk and finish with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. For a lighter drink, dilute with chilled water or soda and a squeeze of lime.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFive teaspoons per cup of milk\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContains added colour and flavouring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo need to refrigerate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduct of India, 750ml bottle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor a cooling root sherbet, try \u003ca href=\"\/products\/777-nannari-syrup-750ml\"\u003e777 Nannari Syrup 750ml\u003c\/a\u003e, or browse all our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/rose-syrup-and-sherbet\"\u003erose syrup and sherbet\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"777","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55240330019155,"sku":null,"price":4.19,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1101\/7433\/9411\/files\/777-rose-syrup-750ml-front.png?v=1791364984"},{"product_id":"inndu-sri-nannari-syrup-750ml","title":"Inndu Sri Nannari Syrup 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eInndu Sri Nannari Syrup is a sweet Sri Lankan cordial made with extract of sarsaparilla root, known as nannari in Tamil. It has the gently earthy, vanilla-like flavour that makes nannari sherbet a favourite street drink across Tamil Nadu and Sri Lanka, and this 750ml glass bottle makes around 18 glasses.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to use it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eShake the bottle well, then mix one part syrup with four parts chilled water, as the label recommends. For the classic sherbet, add a squeeze of lime and a spoonful of soaked sabja (basil) seeds and serve over ice. It also works with soda water, in a lemonade jug for a Diwali gathering, or poured over crushed ice as a quick gola. Once opened, keep the bottle in the fridge.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade with sarsaparilla extract\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMix 1 part syrup to 4 parts water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContains sulphites\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduct of Sri Lanka, 750ml glass bottle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eCompare it with \u003ca href=\"\/products\/777-nannari-syrup-750ml\"\u003e777 Nannari Syrup 750ml\u003c\/a\u003e, or browse all our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/rose-syrup-and-sherbet\"\u003erose syrup and sherbet\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Inndu","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55242054369619,"sku":null,"price":4.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1101\/7433\/9411\/files\/inndu-sri-nannari-syrup-750ml-front.png?v=1791369237"},{"product_id":"inndu-sri-sherbet-syrup-rose-syrup-750ml","title":"Inndu Sri Sherbet Syrup (Rose Syrup) 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eInndu Sri Sherbet Syrup is a bright red rose syrup from Sri Lanka, sweet and floral with a hint of vanilla. It is the bottle behind rose milk, falooda and the pink sherbet served at weddings and festivals, and one 750ml bottle makes around 18 glasses when diluted.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to use it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eShake well and mix one part syrup with four parts chilled water for a simple sherbet, or stir two tablespoons into a glass of cold milk for rose milk. For falooda, layer soaked sabja seeds, cooked vermicelli and a drizzle of syrup, top with cold milk and finish with a scoop of kulfi or vanilla ice cream. A spoonful over rice kheer or shrikhand makes an easy Diwali dessert look festive. Keep the bottle in the fridge once opened.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRose and vanilla flavoured syrup\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMix 1 part syrup to 4 parts water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContains colour E122 and preservative E202\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduct of Sri Lanka, 750ml glass bottle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eCompare it with \u003ca href=\"\/products\/777-rose-syrup-750ml\"\u003e777 Rose Syrup 750ml\u003c\/a\u003e, or browse all our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/rose-syrup-and-sherbet\"\u003erose syrup and sherbet\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Inndu","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55242056008019,"sku":null,"price":4.39,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1101\/7433\/9411\/files\/inndu-sri-sherbet-syrup-rose-syrup-750ml-front.png?v=1791369250"},{"product_id":"md-sherbet-syrup-750ml","title":"MD Sherbet Syrup 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eMD Sherbet Syrup is a rose-flavoured cordial from Lanka Canneries, the Colombo company behind the MD range. Bright red and sweet with a floral rose note, it is the bottle Sri Lankan families reach for to make cold sherbet for guests, and it doubles as a quick rose syrup for falooda, milkshakes and desserts. The 750ml glass bottle makes plenty of glasses.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to use it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eDo not drink it neat: dilute one part cordial with four parts chilled water and stir well, adding ice and a squeeze of lime if you like. For a festive rose milk, stir a couple of tablespoons into cold milk. Layer it into falooda with basil seeds, vermicelli and ice cream, or drizzle a little over kulfi, shaved ice or a bowl of vrat-friendly fruit chaat. No extra sugar is needed. Shake the bottle before use.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDilute one part to four parts water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContains Allura Red (INS 129) colour\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRefrigerate after opening, use within 21 days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduct of Sri Lanka, 750ml glass bottle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eCompare it with \u003ca href=\"\/products\/777-rose-syrup-750ml\"\u003e777 Rose Syrup 750ml\u003c\/a\u003e, or browse all our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/rose-syrup-and-sherbet\"\u003erose syrup and sherbet\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MD","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55242143924563,"sku":null,"price":4.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1101\/7433\/9411\/files\/md-sherbet-syrup-750ml-front.png?v=1791369535"},{"product_id":"stars-rose-and-sherbet-syrup-750ml","title":"Stars Rose \u0026 Sherbet Syrup 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eStars Rose and Sherbet Syrup is a bright red, rose-flavoured cordial from Stars Bombay Sweet of Colombo, a long-standing name in Sri Lankan sweets. It is made with cane sugar, water and nature-identical rose flavour, coloured with carmoisine, and comes in the classic embossed 750ml glass bottle. The bottle label suggests mixing one cup of syrup with four cups of cool water or milk.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to use it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor a quick rose sherbet, stir about 30ml of syrup into a tall glass of iced water with a squeeze of lime. For rose milk, whisk it into chilled milk until pale pink, or blend with milk and a scoop of vanilla ice cream. It is the syrup to drizzle over falooda with basil seeds, vermicelli and kulfi, and a spoonful over shaved ice, kheer or a glass of lassi brings a festive pink finish to Diwali and Eid tables. Refrigerate after opening.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCane sugar base with rose flavour\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMix one part syrup to four parts water or milk\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContains colour carmoisine and preservatives\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade in Sri Lanka, 750ml glass bottle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eSee also \u003ca href=\"\/products\/777-rose-syrup-750ml\"\u003e777 Rose Syrup 750ml\u003c\/a\u003e, or browse all our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/rose-syrup-and-sherbet\"\u003erose syrup and sherbet\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Stars","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55242295411027,"sku":null,"price":4.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1101\/7433\/9411\/files\/stars-rose-and-sherbet-syrup-750ml-front.png?v=1791370143"},{"product_id":"hamdard-rooh-afza-800ml","title":"Hamdard Rooh Afza 800ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eHamdard Rooh Afza is the classic concentrated sherbet syrup from Hamdard Laboratories in Karachi, made with sugar and distillates of fruit, screw pine (kewra) and rose. Its deep red colour and floral, cooling taste have made it a favourite drink to serve guests across South Asia for generations. The 800ml bottle is imported by Sams Marketing UK.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to use it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe bottle recipe is 9ml of syrup, about two teaspoons, mixed with 270ml of ice cold water, or with cold milk and ice cubes for a pink rose milk. Stir it into falooda with basil seeds, vermicelli and ice cream, or drizzle straight over kulfi and vanilla ice cream as a topping. A jug of Rooh Afza with lemon and crushed ice makes an easy welcome drink for Dussehra and Diwali visitors.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRose, screw pine and fruit distillates\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMix 9ml syrup with 270ml cold water or milk\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContains colour E129\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not refrigerate or store below 20°C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eCompare it with \u003ca href=\"\/products\/777-rose-syrup-750ml\"\u003e777 Rose Syrup 750ml\u003c\/a\u003e, or browse all our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/rose-syrup-and-sherbet\"\u003erose syrup and sherbet\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hamdard","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55245268320595,"sku":null,"price":4.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1101\/7433\/9411\/files\/hamdard-rooh-afza-800ml-front.png?v=1791382381"}],"url":"https:\/\/chandrastores.co.uk\/collections\/navratri-drinks.oembed","provider":"Chandra Stores","version":"1.0","type":"link"}