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Saffron Citrus Americano
Saffron, orange, and tonic with an aperitivo posture.
1 drink5 minutesRocks glass
01 · What you need
Ingredients
- 2 oz chilled saffron teaSaffron Tea
- 1 oz fresh orange juiceOrange Juice
- ½ oz fresh lemon juiceFresh Citrus Juice
- ½ oz gentian aperitif syrupGentian Aperitif Syrup
- 2 oz chilled tonic waterTonic Water
- IceIce
02 · Make it
Method
- 01
Build the tea, citrus, and syrup over ice in a short glass.
- 02
Top with tonic water.
- 03
Stir once and express the orange peel over the drink.
Happiest note
A few saffron threads steeped in hot water make enough tea for several drinks.
Optional adult variation
Add 1 oz bitter aperitivo.
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