India’s love for milk is timeless, but in 2025, it’s also getting adventurous. From café counters to home kitchens, a wave of fusion milk-based beverages is blending tradition with global inspiration. These drinks go beyond the usual dairy fare, bringing together familiar comfort and creative flair. Whether it’s a nostalgic throwback or a new-age blend of cultures, here are some of the standout trends:

Doodh Cola

This fizzy-meets-creamy drink made with chilled milk and cola first found fame at Kolkata’s Balwant Singh Dhaba. Today, it’s having a national moment. Smooth, bubbly, and slightly addictive, it’s summer’s most surprising sip.

Ingredients:

• ¾ cup chilled Godrej Jersey milk
• ½ cup cola
• Ice cubes

How to make: Pour cold milk over ice, then slowly add cola. Stir gently and serve immediately.

Masala Matcha Chaach

A refreshing twist on traditional chaach, this East-meets-East fusion blends Japanese matcha with the cooling, savoury notes of Indian buttermilk. Fresh mint and grated ginger add a lively, spicy kick.

Ingredients:

• ¾ cup Godrej Jersey curd
• ¼ cup cold water
• ½ tsp matcha powder
• Grated fresh ginger (to taste)
• Finely chopped mint
• Salt to taste

How to make: Whisk curd, water, matcha, ginger, mint, and salt until frothy. Serve chilled.

Golden Latte (Haldi Doodh) with Espresso

Haldi doodh is no longer just your grandmother’s remedy. Rebranded as the golden latte, it’s now turning up with cinnamon, espresso shots, or oat milk blends. It’s wellness with a café-style twist, especially comforting with full-bodied Jersey milk.

Ingredients:

1 cup Godrej Jersey milk

• ¼ tsp turmeric
• A pinch of cinnamon
• 1 shot of espresso (optional)
• Honey or jaggery to taste

How to make: Heat milk with turmeric and cinnamon. Stir in sweetener and espresso. Serve warm.

Badam Milk Americano

A bold pairing of classic Indian badam milk with the intensity of espresso. The sweetness of almond and saffron meets deep coffee notes in this East-meets-West beverage.

Ingredients:

• ¾ cup chilled Godrej Jersey Badam Milk
• 1 shot espresso or strong black coffee
• Ice cubes

How to make: Pour espresso over ice, then top with chilled badam milk. Stir gently and serve.

Picolassi

This tropical lassi combines creamy yoghurt with the brightness of pineapple and the nutty richness of toasted coconut. A playful blend of sweet and sour, Picolassi brings a sunny, beachside vibe to the traditional drink.

Ingredients:

• ½ cup Godrej Jersey curd
• ½ cup pineapple juice
• 1 tbsp toasted coconut flakes
• Honey (optional)

How to make: Blend curd and pineapple juice until smooth. Stir in toasted coconut. Chill and serve.

Try these at home or make them your own. And if there’s a fusion favourite we’ve missed, tell us.