Banta also known as, “Goli-Soda” is a tasty lemony drink which has gained cult status as one of the most refreshing summer beverages you can have in India. And what makes it so iconic? A genius invention known as
The Codd Bottle
But the bottle’s just the trailer to this blockbuster of freshness. Here are a few reasons why we think that the humble Banta is the most awesome summer drink ever.
1. All you have to do to open it is push the marble down.
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2. Then you get to hear that satisfying whoosh of the CO 2 escaping when the ‘kancha’ goes down. It goes something like this;
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5. It might also be the only drink that has been able to defy inflation since we gained Independence.
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6. And the bottle. That bottle’s got enough curves to give Katrina a run for her money.
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7. Banta can go fancy too. All you have to do is pour it into a glass with some lemon, masala & crushed ice. Voila. It’s a Banta Mojito.
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