Vendor 'Bathes' in Soda While Making Shikanji in Ajmer, Instagram Reel Raises Concerns Over Hygiene

From fresh juices to soft drinks, several summer coolers are available in the market to beat the heat. We all make different types of cold juices, beverages, or shakes at home to beat the heat in summer. But shikanji is one standout drink that is delicious and healthy. Recently, a video of a vendor making shikanji in Ajmer grabbed the attention of netizens for his unique preparation style.

The viral video shows the vendor standing at a regular stall and preparing shikanji. He can be seen opening a bottle of soda but, you will be shocked after seeing the fizz coming out of the bottle. As the video progresses, the vendor can be seen pouring some fizz and soda on his hands and arms too. Later, in the video., the vendor shows how this unique shikanji is prepared which involves adding some lemon juice in water. In the video, the vendor said that he prepares the soda from scratch and it is the fizziest in the whole country. In the video, the food vlogger can be seen saying, “This a unique stall where the amount of shikanji poured around is as much as it is served to the customers.” The video was shared on an Instagram account named @foodie_incarnate. Sharing the video, the user wrote, “Most Viral Shikanji of India. Can you dare to drink it?”

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Watch the viral video of the making of shikanji:

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The video was posted a day ago on and since then it has collected thousands of views and likes. The numbers are increasing rapidly. The process of preparing shikanji has left a sour taste for many users. Many users criticised the stall for being unhygienic in the comments section. “A little attention to hygiene goes nowhere,” wrote a user. “It requires no salt,” added a second. “Viral shikanji is probably fungal and bacterial as well,” commented a third. “How can one waste and sell drinks like that?” asked a fourth.