Savory Spiced Soda
- Level: Easy
- Yield: 4 servings
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- Nutritional Analysis
- Per Serving
- Serving Size
- 1 of 4 servings
- Calories
- 208
- Total Fat
- 0
- Saturated Fat
- 0
- Carbohydrates
- 53
- Dietary Fiber
- 1
- Sugar
- 50
- Protein
- 1
- Cholesterol
- 0
- Sodium
- 59
- Total: 1 hr 20 min
- Prep: 10 min
- Inactive: 1 hr
- Cook: 10 min
Ingredients
4 whole star anise
1 tablespoon pink peppercorns, plus more for garnish
1 teaspoon whole allspice
2 cups water
1 cup sugar
1/2 bunch fresh thyme
1 (2-inch) strip lemon zest
To serve:
Ice cubes
Gin, optional
1 liter chilled club soda
Directions
- Heat a stainless steel saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the spices and stir to toast for 2 minutes. Add the water and sugar. Stir to dissolve the sugar. Add the thyme and lemon peel, cover, reduce the heat, and let simmer for 5 minutes. After 5 minutes remove from the heat, let steep and come to room temperature. Chill before using.
- To serve, fill 4 cocktail glasses with ice. Add 1/4 cup spiced simple syrup to each glass. Top with 1 ounce gin, if using and the club soda.