Iced Persimmon, Blood Orange and Rooibos Soda with Crisp Sage
An original, aromatic sparkling drink combining silky ripe persimmon puree, blood orange juice, concentrated rooibos tea, and a fresh herbal touch of sage. Finished with sparkling water, it becomes an elegant, fruity, highly refreshing soda.
Ingredients
- 220 g ripe persimmon (pelado and diced)
- 180 ml blood orange juice (freshly squeezed if possible)
- 240 ml rooibos tea (infusión fuerte, ya preparada)
- 120 ml water (for the jarabe)
- 50 g sugar (for equilibrar the acidez)
- 8 g fresh sage leaves (6 for the jarabe and 2 for decorar)
- 30 ml lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 720 ml well-chilled sparkling water (for terminar the soda)
- 400 g ice (for servir)
- 4 unit thin blood orange slices (optional 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
1. Prepare a strong rooibos infusion and let it cool completely before using.
- 2
2. In a small saucepan, combine the water, sugar, and 6 fresh sage leaves. Cook over medium heat until it reaches a gentle boil, about 3 to 4 minutes. If you want to measure the boiling temperature, it will be about 212°F / 100°C. Remove from the heat and let it steep for 5 more minutes.
- 3
3. Strain the syrup to remove the sage leaves and let it cool.
- 4
4. Place the ripe persimmon in a blender with the blood orange juice, cooled rooibos tea, lemon juice, and sage syrup. Blend until completely smooth.
- 5
5. If you prefer a finer texture, strain the mixture through a fine sieve to remove any persimmon fibers.
- 6
6. Fill 4 glasses with ice, dividing it evenly among them.
- 7
7. Divide the persimmon-rooibos mixture among the glasses, filling each a little over halfway.
- 8
8. Top each glass with well-chilled sparkling water and stir gently to keep the bubbles lively.
- 9
9. Garnish with the remaining 2 sage leaves, divided among the glasses, and add one thin blood orange slice to each glass if desired. Serve immediately.
Chef tips
For a more vibrant soda, chill the glasses for 10 minutes before serving. If the persimmon is very sweet, reduce the syrup sugar to 35 g.
Substitutions
You can replace blood orange with regular orange or red mandarin. Sage may be swapped for fresh basil, though the aromatic profile will change. If you do not have rooibos, use a mild decaffeinated black tea infusion, keeping in mind the flavor will be different.
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 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
Illustrative imageTeakhaus Teak Cutting Board
Stable base for chopping
- Stable surface for chopping
- Gentle on your knife edge
- Hand-wash and let it dry
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