Citrus Saffron Cocktails
My mother always said baking is a science and cooking is an art.
I think cocktail making falls into the art category - there is so much room for switching an ingredient up or trying something completely new.
It’s pretty easy to make a good cocktail - just use ingredients you enjoy. Liquor of choice, citrus of choice, club soda or other bubble of choice, ice - always a safe and delicious bet.
Want to bring a basic cocktail up a step? Add an extra - a spoon of honey, scoop of jam, slice of jalapeno, muddled herbs, or as I did last night - saffron.
Ingredients for my cocktail - use as a recipe or simply inspiration
Tequila
Lemon
Saffron Threads
Ice
Club Soda
Sprig of mint
Directions -
In a mortar and pestle grind a pinch of saffron threads
Add a few drops of hot water and let sit for at least 5 minutes
Squeeze the juice of 1 lemon into mortar. Add honey. Mix.
Pour desired amount of tequila into cocktail glass over a couple ice cubes.
Add saffron and lemon mixture
Top with club soda and a sprig of mint.
Admire the gorgeous orange color while you sip.
