Chilled Roasted Apple, Lemon, and Black Tea Juniper Soda
An original, aromatic drink combining caramelized roasted apple, bold black tea, fresh lemon, and a lightly resinous touch of juniper, finished with sparkling water for a bright and sophisticated profile.
Ingredients
- 250 g firm red apple (cut diced small)
- 20 g brown sugar (for roasting the manzana)
- 4 g juniper berries (lightly machacadas)
- 8 g black tea (or té suelto equivalente)
- 500 ml water (for the infusión)
- 60 ml lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 2 g lemon zest (solo the parte amarilla)
- 30 ml maple syrup (ajustar to taste)
- 1 g fine salt (a pinch)
- 600 ml very cold sparkling water (for terminar)
- 400 g ice (for servir)
- 40 g thin lemon slices (for decorar)
Nutrition facts
per serving
Approximate nutritional information. Estimated from the recipe’s ingredients and amounts, using standard reference nutrition values. It may vary with brands, sizes and cooking method. For guidance only; not a substitute for medical or dietary advice.
Allergens
No declared allergens
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 200°C / 400°F.
- 2
Place the diced red apple on a small baking tray, toss with the brown sugar, and roast for 18 to 20 minutes at 200°C / 400°F until tender and lightly caramelized.
- 3
While the apple roasts, lightly crush the juniper berries and place them in a heatproof pitcher or bowl with the black tea and lemon zest.
- 4
Heat the water until very hot, without needing a full boil, about 95°C / 203°F. Pour the water over the black tea, juniper, and lemon zest, and steep for 5 minutes.
- 5
Strain the infusion to remove the black tea, juniper berries, and lemon zest. Add the hot roasted apple to the strained infusion along with the maple syrup, lemon juice, and fine salt.
- 6
Blend the mixture until smooth and liquid. Then strain it again through a fine sieve for a cleaner texture.
- 7
Let the base cool at room temperature for a few minutes, then refrigerate it until thoroughly chilled, about 4°C / 39°F.
- 8
To serve, divide the ice among 4 glasses, pour in equal amounts of the chilled apple-tea base, top each glass with very cold sparkling water, and stir gently.
- 9
Garnish with the thin lemon slices and serve immediately.
Chef tips
If you want a drier soda, slightly reduce the maple syrup. For deeper flavor, let the apple brown well around the edges without burning.
Substitutions
You can use green apple for a tarter profile. Maple syrup can be replaced with honey if you do not need a vegan version. Black tea can be swapped for a mild pu-erh tea for a more earthy note.
What I used to make it
Generic kitchen tools that work for this recipe. You don’t need to buy anything to make it.
Illustrative imageNinja Professional BL610 Blender
Smoothies, sauces and soups
- Smoothies, sauces and soups
- Easy-to-wash jar
- Check the power and jar size
Illustrative imageCosori Pro LE 5 Qt Air Fryer
Browning and baking with little oil
- Browns food with very little oil
- Handy for vegetables, chicken and reheating
- Check the basket capacity
Illustrative imageVictorinox Fibrox Pro 8" Chef’s Knife
Chopping, slicing and cutting strips
- The knife I use most when cooking
- Chops, slices and cuts into strips
- Keep it sharp and hand-dry it
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