Ginger–Fennel Smash

1 serving · ⏱ 5 minutes

Ingredients

  • ¾ tsp Toasted fennel seeds
  • 4–5 slices Ginger (⅛ inch thick, coin-size)
  • 1½ tbsp Lemon juice
  • 1–1½ tbsp Maple syrup
  • 1 tbsp Pomegranate concentrate (optional)
  • 4–6 tbsp Filtered water
  • Ice

Directions

  1. Toast the fennel seeds in a dry pan over medium heat for 60–90 seconds, until fragrant. Remove immediately.
  2. Muddle the fennel and ginger in a shaker or jar 10–12 times to bruise, not purée, the ginger.
  3. Stir in the lemon juice, maple syrup, and optional pomegranate. Add ice and shake for 12–15 seconds.
  4. Strain into a rocks glass of fresh ice. Add 2–3 tbsp filtered water and adjust maple syrup or lemon juice to taste.