This sunny sipper brings energizing flavor to any occasion. The combination of turmeric and tangerine is written in the stars; The turmeric adds warmth and depth, while the tangerine keeps things light and refreshing. Turmeric root has long been touted as an antioxidant, so this is a drink that feels as good as it looks.
Drink
Turmeric Tangerine Mocktail or Cocktail
by Loria Stern
Eat Your Flowers
Eat Your Flowers: A Cookbook by Loria Stern (Page 237)
This sunny sipper brings energizing flavor to any occasion. The combination of turmeric and tangerine is written in the stars; The turmeric adds warmth and depth, while the tangerine keeps things light and refreshing. Turmeric root has long been touted as an antioxidant, so this is a drink that feels as good as it looks.
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Techniques
DietaryGluten-Free · Egg-Free · Soy-Free · Nut-Free · Dairy-Free · Allium-Free · Sesame-Free · Vegetarian
Yield1
Serves4 (8 oz servings)
TimeActive 15m · Inactive 30m · Total 45m
Ingredients
½ cup Turmeric Honey Simple Syrupsee sub recipe below, plus more as needed
2 cups Tangerines or Orangesjuiced
1 cup Sparkling Water
½ cup Alcohol of your choice, ie. Mezcal(optional)
Ice, to tastefor serving
Sourcing Tips
- Turmeric: In Austin, you can find permaculture-grown, hand-ground turmeric at Sustainable Humane Earth (SHE)at the Mueller Farmers Market. Seasonally, Emadi Acres also sells fresh turmeric!
- Citrus: Any sweet-tart citrus works — swap in satsumas, mandarins, or even Cara Cara oranges if tangerines aren’t around.
Instructions
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In a large pitcher, combine the turmeric honey simple syrup and the citrus juices. Taste and adjust to taste with more lemon/lime juice or simple syrup.
Chef Tip: This mixture keeps in the fridge for up to a week.
When ready to serve, add sparkling water, stir gently, and pour over ice.
For a cocktail version, stir in mezcal or your spirit of choice.
In a small saucepan, combine the turmeric and water. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce the heat to low.
Stir in the honey and simmer for about 30 minutes, or until the turmeric root has infused and the syrup is golden.
Let the syrup cool to room temp in the pan. Pour the syrup into a sterilized glass jar.
Store simple syrup in the fridge for up to a month
Finished cooking?
Serving & Keeping
Serve: Chilled
Make ahead: You can make the syrup up to 1 month ahead.
You can keep mixed juice base (without sparkling water) refrigerated for up to 1 week.
Surplus Ingredients: Use extra simple syrup to sweeten tea and vinaigrettes.
Sourcing Tips
- Turmeric: In Austin, you can find permaculture-grown, hand-ground turmeric at Sustainable Humane Earth (SHE)at the Mueller Farmers Market. Seasonally, Emadi Acres also sells fresh turmeric!
- Citrus: Any sweet-tart citrus works — swap in satsumas, mandarins, or even Cara Cara oranges if tangerines aren’t around.
Serving & Keeping
Serve: Chilled
Make ahead: You can make the syrup up to 1 month ahead.
You can keep mixed juice base (without sparkling water) refrigerated for up to 1 week.
Surplus Ingredients: Use extra simple syrup to sweeten tea and vinaigrettes.