Buransh Sharbat

Rhododendron flower juice — the brilliant red flowers of the buransh (Rhododendron arboreum), which blanket the Garhwal and Kumaon Himalaya in March and April, collected and pressed for their tart, cranberry-like juice. The juice is sweetened lightly with sugar and served chilled as a seasonal health drink. Rich in antioxidants and vitamin C, buransh sharbat is a distinctly Uttarakhandi beverage available only during the spring flowering season.