Sietch Sunset
A refreshing and sophisticated take on a Collins, this drink captures the essence of a desert golden hour with bright blood orange, warming spices, and earthy rooibos, perfect for unwinding after a long day in the dunes. It's the kind of complex, layered drink that would feel right at home in a Fremen sietch, offering both comfort and a hint of the unknown.
Ingredients
- 2 oz Blood orange juice, fresh
- 0.75 oz Arrakis Spice Syrup
- 0.5 oz Persian lime juice, fresh
- 2 oz Cold brew rooibos tea
- 3 oz Sparkling mineral water
Instructions
- Combine blood orange juice, Arrakis Spice Syrup, lime juice, and cold brew rooibos tea in a Japanese-style highball glass.
- Stir gently to combine.
- Fill the glass with large ice cubes.
- Top with sparkling mineral water.
- Garnish with a dehydrated blood orange wheel and a star anise pod.
Glassware: Japanese-style highball glass
Garnish: Dehydrated blood orange wheel and a star anise pod
History
This modern creation reimagines the classic Collins structure, replacing traditional spirits with a rich, spiced syrup and earthy rooibos tea to evoke the desert landscape of Arrakis. The 'Golden Hour' palette is captured through the natural hues of blood orange and a hint of turmeric in the spice blend, offering a drink that's both visually striking and deeply flavorful.