Saffron Lemonade

Make saffron lemonade with lemon juice, honey or agave, and saffron threads. Serve it over ice with fresh mint if you like.

Saffron Lemonade Instruction:

Dissolve the sweetener before adding ice, then taste and adjust the lemon. For a hot citrus drink with a different spice profile, try warm orange saffron drink.

1. Soak threads of saffron in ½ cup hot water for 5 minutes.
2. In a glass, blend honey and lemon juice until the honey dissolves.
3. Mix in the saffron water and the remaining cold water.
4. Insert ice cubes, mix well and garnish with mint leaves.
If you are not concerned about the calories, you can add two tablespoon of honey (Saffron lemonade with 2 tbs of honey= 134 calories

This saffron lemonade is just the beginning—discover more refreshing saffron drinks that make the most of this golden spice’s unique qualities.

Given the high price of this product, you may think to yourself that you can't afford it or don't feel like adding some saffron to your everyday drinks. At this point, you maybe need to hear the truth that is saffron is expensive, but maybe two or three saffron threads are enough to add flavor and aroma to your drink... So feel free to use this expensive spice in your saffron lemonade.

For the saffron in this recipe, choose whole threads from Golden Saffron so you can measure the amount called for.

Pour the lemonade over ice just before serving. For an afternoon snack, pair it with saffron cookies.