Spicy Saffron Gin & Tonic

Name: Spicy Saffron Gin & Tonic
Ingredients: ¼ teaspoon fennel seeds; ½ teaspoon lemon zest; 1 pinch saffron; 1 cup juniper-forward gin; ¼ teaspoon Szechuan peppercorn; 1 or 2 arbol chiles; 1 part infused gin; 3 parts tonic water; lemon wheel, to garnish

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Compound liquors are a fun and easy way to experiment with flavors. We like the combination of lemon and saffron to complement the juniper and other botanicals in the gin, while adding some dried chiles and a few Szechuan peppercorns introduces a subtle numbing effect as you sip.

By: Edible Seattle (via Edibleseattle)

Original Publish: Sep 16, 2025

Last Updated: Mar 4, 2026

Ingredients

¼ teaspoon fennel seeds
½ teaspoon lemon zest
1 pinch saffron
1 cup juniper-forward gin
¼ teaspoon Szechuan peppercorn
1 or 2 arbol chiles
1 part infused gin
3 parts tonic water
lemon wheel, to garnish

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