Persian Rose Highball
Rose water, saffron syrup, and vodka in a long, cold highball. Inspired by Persian sherbet drinks — floral, golden, and impossible to resist.
Served in a Highball glass · Garnish: Dried rose petals, saffron thread · Difficulty: medium
Ingredients
- 1.5 oz Vodka
- 0.5 oz Rose Water
- 0.5 oz Saffron Syrup
- 0.5 oz Fresh Lemon Juice
- 4 oz Soda Water
Instructions
- Make saffron syrup: steep a pinch of saffron threads in hot 1:1 simple syrup for 20 min, cool.
- Combine vodka, rose water, saffron syrup, and lemon juice in a highball glass over ice.
- Top with soda water and stir once.
- Garnish with dried rose petals and a saffron thread.