Saffron Orange Drink
by Tarla Dalal
Saffron is an obvious addition to traditional coolers and milk-based drinks, but did you ever think of adding it to orange juice? Well, you are in for an extraordinary culinary surprise.
This absolutely unique drink combines fresh orange juice and saffron, resulting in a lovely sunshine orange colour and a rejuvenating flavour, which has the tang of orange and the innate richness of saffron, the golden spice.
Enjoy the Saffron Orange Drink nice and chilled to give your senses a refreshing spa-like experience. Orange and Papaya Smoothie , Melon Tango , Fruit Lollies and Orange and Pomegranate Drink are other refreshing combos with orange juice.
Saffron Orange Drink recipe - How to make Saffron Orange Drink
Preparation Time: Cooking Time: Total Time:
Makes 5 cups
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 tsp saffron (kesar) strands
5 cups fresh orange juice
- Method
- Combine the sugar with ½ cup of water in a broad non-stick pan and cook on a medium flame for 5 minutes or till the sugar melts.
- Remove from the flame, add the saffron, mix well and keep aside to cool for 15 to 20 minutes.
- Once cooled, combine the orange juice and sugar-saffron mixture in a deep bowl and mix well.
- Fill half of the 5 glasses with ice cubes, pour equal quantities of the drink into each glass and serve immediately.
| Energy | 412 cal |
| Protein | 4.9 g |
| Carbohydrates | 95.2 g |
| Fiber | 7.7 g |
| Fat | 1.4 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Vitamin A | 7772.2 mcg |
| Vitamin B1 | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B2 | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B3 | 0 mg |
| Vitamin C | 211.2 mg |
| Folic Acid | 119.7 mcg |
| Calcium | 183 mg |
| Iron | 2.3 mg |
| Magnesium | 63.4 mg |
| Phosphorus | 140.8 mg |
| Sodium | 31.7 mg |
| Potassium | 65.5 mg |
| Zinc | 0.7 mg |
There is a very minor twist to this orange juice, yet it tastes amazing. The very little quantity of safforn plays a major role in altering the taste of the drink. It has a very strong flavour. Everyone in my family loved it.