Drinks
Kalmyk drinks in Elista
Traditional Kalmyk drinks bear some similarity to those found in Mongolia, but are unique to the region. Try:
Dzhomba — milk tea with salt (the so called Kalmyk tea served and drank in a certain ceremony).
Kumys — a sour horse milk that is considered a cure for respiratory diseases like tuberculosis, asthma, etc.
Arza and Araka — a milk vodka.
The recipe of Kalmyk vodka of milk
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