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Ingredients
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2 teaspoons granulated sugar
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1 pinch of saffron (15 to 20 strands, about 1/4 teaspoon)
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4 ¼ cups water
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.50 teaspoon ground ginger
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1 lemon, thinly sliced, plus more for serving
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⅓ cup honey
Directions
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Crush sugar and saffron using a mortar and pestle to a fine powder. Set aside.
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Bring 4 1/4 cups water, ginger, and lemon slices to a boil in a medium saucepan over high. Boil 2 minutes; remove from heat. Stir in saffron mixture; let stand 10 minutes. Stir in honey. Cover and chill 4 hours. Serve cordial chilled with lemon slices.
Make Ahead
Cordial can be refrigerated overnight in an airtight container. Remove lemon slices after 4 hours, and reserve for serving, if desired.