Turmeric has been around for thousands of years, but there's no doubt that it's having a moment—like matcha not so long ago. The gorgeous, golden yellow spice has a pungent flavor reminiscent of peppers and ginger and a rich culinary history in India. And speaking of your gut, it has long been considered an anti-inflammatory with antioxidants to boot (though the scientific community hasn't yet made a ringing endorsement of it). It is ripe for cocktail experimentation. At Michael Solomonov's Israeli restaurant Zahav in Philadelphia, bartenders steep turmeric root into a cordial, mix it with tequila, then brighten its earthy flavor with pops of cucumber and cilantro.
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- 2 pieces chopped, unpeeled turmeric root
- 3 pieces cucumber
- cilantro
- 1.5 oz. tequila blanco
- 1.5 oz. turmeric cordial (recipe below)
- club soda
Muddle turmeric root, cucumber, and cilantro. Add tequila and cordial, then shake and pour into a highball glass. Top with club soda.
Turmeric cordial (makes a large batch):
- 1 c. white sugar
- .75 c. hot water
- 50 g. chopped, peeled turmeric
- 1.25 c. fresh lime juice.
Steep hot water, sugar, and turmeric 24 hours. Strain, then add lime juice.
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