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Savory Spiced Soda (Janet Johnston) Recipe

Savory Spiced Soda (Janet Johnston) Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

4 whole star anise
1 tbsp pink peppercorns , plus more for garnish
1 tsp whole allspice
2 cups water
1 cup sugar
1/2 bunch fresh thyme
1 (2-inch) strip lemon zest
ice cubes
gin , optional
1 liter chilled club soda

Directions:

To serve:
Heat a stainless steel saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the spices and stir to toast for 2 minutes. Add the water and sugar. Stir to dissolve the sugar. Add the thyme and lemon peel, cover, reduce the heat, and let simmer for 5 minutes. After 5 minutes remove from the heat, let steep and come to room temperature. Chill before using.
To serve, fill 4 cocktail glasses with ice. Add 1/4 cup spiced simple syrup to each glass. Top with 1 ounce gin, if using and the club soda.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	136.84 Kcal (573 kJ)
Calories from fat	18.78 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	2.09g	3%
Cholesterol	1.64mg	1%
Sodium	65.17mg	3%
Potassium	13.83mg	0%
Total Carbs	30.48g	10%
Sugars	29.47g	118%
Dietary Fiber	0.1g	0%
Protein	0.06g	0%
Vitamin C	0.2mg	0%
Calcium	22mg	2%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	50.53 Kcal (212 kJ)
Calories from fat	6.93 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	0.77g	3%
Cholesterol	0.61mg	1%
Sodium	24.06mg	3%
Potassium	5.1mg	0%
Total Carbs	11.25g	10%
Sugars	10.88g	118%
Dietary Fiber	0.04g	0%
Protein	0.02g	0%
Vitamin C	0.1mg	0%
Calcium	8.1mg	2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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savory
bitter
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

2.9

Points
4

PointsPlus

Good Points

low fat,
saturated fat free,
very low sodium,
cholesterol free

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