Persephone

Name: Persephone
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 2 servings Ice; 227 grams pure mango juice; 1 Juice of lime; 59 milliliters lavender crystals; 79 milliliters dried culinary lavender; 57 grams mango elixir; 57 grams pomegranate juice; 255 grams soda water; 158 milliliters superfine sugar; 227 grams distilled or tap water

Persephone might be just the side dish you are searching for. One serving contains 394 calories, 2g of protein, and 1g of fat. This recipe serves 2. Head to the store and pick up ice, superfine sugar, mango elixir, and a few other things to make it today. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 45 minutes. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free and vegan diet.

Instructions

In a food processor, process the lavender and sugar until fully combined, about 1 minute—the mixture will look like a fine powder. DO AHEAD: Lavender crystals can be prepared in advance and stored, in an airtight container at room temperature, up to 2 weeks.

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Fresh Lavender

Sugar

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Food Processor

In a small saucepan, bring the mango juice and distilled or tap water to a boil over high heat. Reduce the heat to moderate and simmer, uncovered, until reduced by half, 12 to 15 minutes. DO AHEAD: Mango elixir can be prepared in advance and refrigerated up to 2 weeks.

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Juice

Mango

Water

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Sauce Pan

Pour the lime juice onto a small plate and spread the lavender crystals on a second small plate. Dip the rim of a 12-ounce glass into the lime juice, then dip it into the lavender crystals to lightly coat. Repeat with a second 12-ounce glass.

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Lime Juice