Rasawanti Juice

Introduction
Rasawanti refers to roadside stalls in Maharashtra that serve freshly extracted sugarcane juice. It’s flavored with ginger, lemon, and a pinch of salt — perfect for summer.

Historical Relevance 

Rasawanti, a sugarcane juice preparation, has roots in Maharashtra’s agrarian culture, historically served during summer months to cool the body and replenish energy after long hours of farm work.

Ingredients
Fresh sugarcane (pressed for juice)
1 inch ginger
1 lemon
Black salt or chaat masala

Instructions
Press sugarcane with ginger to extract juice.
Add lemon juice and black salt. Stir well.
Serve chilled over ice.

Pro Tips
Strain before serving to remove coarse fiber bits.

Serving Suggestions
Serve in steel glasses with mint leaves for a local touch.

Fun Fact
Rasawanti juice is often consumed post-meals as a digestive in western India.