Saffron G&Ts
Add a golden hue to your gin and tonic with a pinch of saffron and slices of fresh mango
Serves 4–6
pinch of saffron
pinch of sugar
crushed ice
slices of fresh mango
handful of fresh mint
250ml gin
500ml tonic or sparkling water to top up
1 Crush saffron with a pinch of sugar in a pestle and mortar – or you can use the back of a spoon and a small bowl.
2 Shake the saffron with the gin and leave to infuse for as long as you can.
3 Pour the gin into an ice-filled jug or tumblers packed with slices of fresh mango and mint. Top up with tonic or sparkling water.
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