Drinks
Saffron Ginger Zinger
⏱ 20 minutes
🍽 4 people
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Ingredients
- 2 inches of fresh ginger, peeled and sliced
- 1/2 cup of freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 cup of honey syrup (1:1 honey and water, dissolved)
- 1/2 cup of saffron threads, soaked in 1 tablespoon of hot water
- 4 cups of sparkling water
- Ice cubes, as needed
- Fresh mint leaves, for garnish
- 1/4 teaspoon of ground cinnamon, for garnish
Preparation Steps
- In a large pitcher, muddle the sliced ginger with a muddler or the back of a spoon to release its oils and flavor.
- Add the freshly squeezed lemon juice and honey syrup to the pitcher, stirring until well combined.
- Add the soaked saffron threads and their liquid to the pitcher, stirring gently to distribute the flavor and color.
- Chill the mixture in the refrigerator for at least 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
- Just before serving, stir in the sparkling water.
- Fill glasses with ice and pour the Saffron Ginger Zinger over the ice.
- Garnish each glass with a fresh mint leaf and a sprinkle of ground cinnamon.
