When fresh jamun arrives in the market, it is a great time to experiment with seasonal drinks. This Jamun Fuljar Soda Recipe combines ripe jamun, mint, lime and a few familiar Indian spices with chilled club soda to create a colourful fizzy drink.

To prepare a Jamun Fuljar Soda, start by washing and deseeding ripe jamuns. Blend the pulp with fresh mint leaves, a little sugar or jaggery, lime juice, black salt, chaat masala and roasted cumin powder. The mixture should remain thick enough to stay inside a small shot glass.

For assembly, fill a tall glass with ice and chilled unflavoured club soda. Pour the prepared jamun mixture into a small heavy-bottomed shot glass and carefully drop it into the soda. The carbonation creates the characteristic fuljar-style fizz and mixes the purple jamun base gradually into the drink.

The secret to a good result is temperature. Keep both the jamun mixture and club soda chilled before serving. Freshly opened soda also gives a stronger fizz.

This seasonal Indian Summer Drink can be adjusted according to taste by changing the amount of sugar, lime or spices. Serve immediately after assembly for the best carbonation and texture.