Mauritian Alouda with Basil Seeds, Agar Jelly, Rose Syrup and Cold Milk
Soak the basil seeds: stir the dried basil seeds into the 250ml cold water and leave for 20-30 minutes. They will swell into translucent g...
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Virgin Drinks Recipes
Yemeni Qishr with Coffee Husk Brew, Fresh Ginger, Crushed Cardamom, Cinnamon Bark and Wildflower Honey
Wash the coffee husks briefly: place the dried qishr coffee husks in a fine sieve and rinse under cold water for 10 seconds to remove any ...
Filipino Sago't Gulaman with Smoky Brown Sugar Syrup, Chewy Tapioca Pearls, Pandan Jelly Cubes and Iced Calamansi
Cook the sago pearls: bring 1.5 litres of water to a rolling boil with the knotted pandan leaf. Pour in the small sago pearls in a slow st...
Ethiopian Spris with Layered Mango, Avocado, Papaya Smoothie and Fresh Lime
Prepare the glasses: chill 4 tall clear glasses (highball or pilsner shape — clear is essential to show off the layers) in the freezer for...
Indian Chaas with Chilled Spiced Buttermilk, Roasted Cumin, Fresh Ginger, Mint and Black Rock Salt
Roast the cumin: place cumin seeds in a dry pan over medium heat. Toast, shaking the pan frequently, for 2-3 minutes until the seeds darke...
Pakistani Rooh Afza Sharbat with Rose Syrup, Chilled Milk, Fresh Basil Seeds and Cardamom
Soak the basil seeds: place dried basil seeds in a small bowl. Add cold water — exactly 4 tbsp for 2 tsp seeds. Do not use warm or hot wat...
Moroccan Mint Tea with Gunpowder Green Tea, Fresh Spearmint, Orange Blossom Water and Sugar Cone
Rinse the tea — the traditional Moroccan way: place gunpowder tea pellets in the teapot. Pour in about 100ml of boiling water. Swirl vigor...
Persian Sharbat-e Sekanjabin with Rose Water, Saffron, Fresh Mint and Crisp Cucumber
Make the sekanjabin syrup: combine sugar and water in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir until the sugar fully dissolves. Add white wine vi...
Egyptian Karkade with Dried Hibiscus Flowers, Rose Water, Cinnamon, Star Anise and Wildflower Honey
Cold-brew the hibiscus (preferred method): combine dried hibiscus flowers, cinnamon, star anise, cardamom, cloves, and orange peel in a la...
Egyptian Karkade with Hibiscus, Cardamom, Honey, Fresh Mint and Chilled Rose Water
Make the hibiscus concentrate: combine dried hibiscus flowers, water, cardamom, cinnamon, and cloves in a saucepan. The water should immed...
Thai Coconut Lemongrass Cooler with Fresh Lime, Mint, Honey, Ginger and Butterfly Pea Flower
Make the lemongrass-ginger syrup: combine chopped lemongrass, ginger slices, water, and honey in a small saucepan. Bring to a gentle simme...
Indian Mango Lassi with Alphonso Mangoes, Yogurt, Cardamom, Rose Water and Saffron
Bloom the saffron: warm 2 tablespoons of milk in a small bowl until just hot to the touch (not boiling). Add the saffron threads and steep...
Mexican Agua de Jamaica Hibiscus Iced Tea with Lime, Cinnamon, Ginger and Mint
Make the hibiscus concentrate: bring 2 cups of water to a boil. Remove from heat and add the dried hibiscus flowers, cinnamon stick, and g...
Indian Masala Chaas Spiced Buttermilk with Cumin, Curry Leaves, Green Chili and Fresh Ginger
Whisk the base: in a large bowl or jug, whisk the yogurt vigorously until completely smooth — no lumps. Add cold water gradually while whi...
Colombian Agua de Panela with Fresh Ginger, Cinnamon, Star Anise and Lime Zest
Ingredients 200g panela (raw unrefined whole cane sugar, available in Latin grocery stores), grated or broken into chunks 4 cups water 2-...
Thai Lemongrass Ginger Iced Tea with Fresh Mint, Honey and Kaffir Lime Leaf
Ingredients 4 stalks fresh lemongrass, bruised and cut into 2-inch pieces 2-inch knob fresh ginger, peeled and thinly sliced 4 kaffir lim...
Indian Mango Lassi with Cardamom, Rose Water and Crushed Pistachios
Ingredients 2 ripe Alphonso or Ataulfo mangoes, peeled and diced (or 1.5 cups canned Alphonso mango pulp) 1 cup full-fat plain yogurt (th...
Thai Butterfly Pea Flower Lemonade with Honey Ginger Syrup and Fresh Basil
Ingredients 1/4 cup dried butterfly pea flowers (anchan flowers) 3 cups hot water (just off the boil) For honey-ginger syrup: 1/2 cup hon...
Egyptian Karkade Hibiscus Tea with Rose Water, Fresh Mint and Honey
Ingredients 1 cup dried hibiscus flowers (karkade), rinsed 6 cups cold water 3 tbsp honey (or to taste) 1 tbsp rose water Juice of 1 l...
Thai Lemongrass Ginger Cooler with Coconut Cream, Kaffir Lime and Basil Seeds
Ingredients 4 stalks fresh lemongrass, outer layers removed, roughly chopped 3-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and thinly sliced 4 kaffir...