Saffron Lemon Drink, Kesar and Lemon Drink
by Tarla Dalal
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It is quite common to add saffron to kheer, mithai and milky drinks too. But, here is an outta-this-world saffron lemon drink that focuses totally on saffron. Since the saffron lemon drink has no milk, the unique flavour and pleasant colour of saffron steal the show!
A dash of lemon juice helps to highlight the attributes of saffron even better, making this a rejuvenating, must-try saffron lemon drink recipe. Do not use more than the said amount of saffron, otherwise the flavour will get overpowering.
To make saffron lemon drink, combine the saffron and 2 tsp of warm water in a small bowl, mix well and keep aside. Combine the lemon juice, sugar and saffron-water mixture along with 3 cups of chilled water in a deep bowl and mix well. Pour the saffron lemonade into 3 individual glasses and serve.
saffron lemon drink tastes best when chilled.
Tips for saffron lemonade: 1. A dash of lemon juice helps to highlight the attributes of saffron even better. 2. Remember to buy good quality saffron for your drink to taste really rich. 3. You can also add other ingredients to saffron lemonade, such as honey, pudina, or ginger.
Enjoy saffron lemon drink recipe | Indian saffron lemonade | kesar and lemon drink | saffron mocktail | with step by step photos.
Saffron Lemon Drink, Kesar and Lemon Drink recipe - How to make Saffron Lemon Drink, Kesar and Lemon Drink
Preparation Time: Cooking Time: Total Time:
Makes 3 glasses
For Saffron Lemon Drink
1/4 tsp saffron (kesar) strands
2 1/2 tbsp lemon juice
5 tbsp powdered sugar
For saffron lemon drink
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- To make {span class="bold1"}saffron lemon drink{/span}, combine the saffron and 2 tsp of warm water in a small bowl, mix well and keep aside.
- Combine the lemon juice, sugar and saffron-water mixture along with 3 cups of chilled water in a deep bowl and mix well.
- Pour the drink into 3 individual glasses and serve immediately.
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method for saffron water mixture
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To make saffron lemon drink, we will first make the saffron water mixture. In a small bowl, put the saffron (kesar) strands. Remember to buy good quality saffron for your drink to taste really rich.
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Add 2 tsp of warm water in a small bowl, mix well.
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Remove the saffron strands from the saffron mixture.
making saffron lemon drink
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To make saffron lemon drink recipe | saffron lemonade | kesar and lemon drink | saffron Mocktail | in a deep glass bowl, put 3 cups of chilled water.
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Add the lemon juice.
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Add the 2 tablespoons of powdered sugar. If you want the saffron lemon drink less sweeter, use 1 tablepoon of sugar and if you like it really sweet then increase it to 3 tablespoons sugar. The lesser the sugar, the stronger the flavour of saffron.
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Add the saffron water mixture to the glass bowl. Mix well.
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Pour the saffron lemon drink | saffron lemonade | kesar and lemon drink | saffron Mocktail | into 3 individual glasses or 4 small glasses and serve immediately.
tips for saffron lemon drink
- Do not use more than the said amount of saffron, otherwise the flavour will get overpowering.
- A dash of lemon juice helps to highlight the attributes of saffron even better.
- In a small bowl, put the saffron (kesar) strands. Remember to buy good quality saffron for your drink to taste really rich.
- You can also add other ingredients to saffron lemonade, such as honey, mint, or ginger.
| Energy | 94 cal |
| Protein | 0.2 g |
| Carbohydrates | 22.7 g |
| Fiber | 0.4 g |
| Fat | 0.2 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Vitamin A | 0 mcg |
| Vitamin B1 | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B2 | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B3 | 0 mg |
| Vitamin C | 9.8 mg |
| Folic Acid | 0 mcg |
| Calcium | 17.5 mg |
| Iron | 0.1 mg |
| Magnesium | 0 mg |
| Phosphorus | 0 mg |
| Sodium | 0 mg |
| Potassium | 67.5 mg |
| Zinc | 0 mg |
Can we take warm water with lemon and kesar
This drink has a strong flavour of kesar.. which makes it so flavourful.. and made a great drink for my guest... Thank you for this simple and quick recipe..