Saffron Ginger Sling

Saffron Ginger Sling

A golden-hued cocktail infusing floral saffron with sharp, warming ginger.

Total 30 min Makes 1 serving Calories 165/serving

Dietary

Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Wheat free, Dairy free, Nut free, Kosher

This sling steeps saffron threads into a simple syrup, then balances the floral, earthy result with fresh ginger juice and gin over ice. It makes a striking aperitif for an evening gathering, served long and lightly fizzed with soda water.

Ingredients

  • 2 ounces gin
  • 3/4 ounces fresh lemon juice
  • 1/2 ounces saffron simple syrup
  • 1/2 ounces fresh ginger juice
  • 2 ounces soda water
  • 1 lemon wheel, for garnish
  • 1 pinch saffron threads, for garnish
  • 1 cup ice cubes

Method

  1. Fill a cocktail shaker with ice, then add the gin, lemon juice, saffron simple syrup, and ginger juice.

  2. Shake vigorously for about 15 seconds until the shaker feels cold to the touch.

  3. Fill a tall collins glass with fresh ice cubes.

  4. Strain the shaken mixture into the ice-filled glass.

  5. Top with soda water and stir gently once to combine.

  6. Garnish with a lemon wheel and a few saffron threads floated on top, then serve immediately.

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Saffron Ginger Sling

This sling steeps saffron threads into a simple syrup, then balances the floral, earthy result with fresh ginger juice and gin over ice. It makes a striking aperitif for an evening gathering, served long and lightly fizzed with soda water.

30 min 1 serving 165 cal

Ingredients

  • 2 ounces gin
  • 3/4 ounces fresh lemon juice
  • 1/2 ounces saffron simple syrup
  • 1/2 ounces fresh ginger juice
  • 2 ounces soda water
  • 1 lemon wheel, for garnish
  • 1 pinch saffron threads, for garnish
  • 1 cup ice cubes

Method

  1. 1

    Fill a cocktail shaker with ice, then add the gin, lemon juice, saffron simple syrup, and ginger juice.

  2. 2

    Shake vigorously for about 15 seconds until the shaker feels cold to the touch.

  3. 3

    Fill a tall collins glass with fresh ice cubes.

  4. 4

    Strain the shaken mixture into the ice-filled glass.

  5. 5

    Top with soda water and stir gently once to combine.

  6. 6

    Garnish with a lemon wheel and a few saffron threads floated on top, then serve immediately.