Prep
5 mins
Cook
0 mins
Serves
2
Difficulty
EasyA sparkling Italian blood orange soda with a bittersweet citrus flavor, popular from Sicilian orange groves.
Ingredients
- 400g pancetta
- 400g pizza dough
- 2 tbsp sliced shallots
- a pinch of grated nutmeg
- 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- a generous handful of yellow onions
- a handful of fresh basil, chopped
- lemon zest, to taste
- 500ml whole milk
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 2 carrots, chopped
- a generous spoonful of mascarpone
Instructions
- 1
Combine the ladyfingers and whole milk in a saucepan, blender, or pitcher, stirring well.
- 2
Add the cracked black pepper and mascarpone, stirring gently so their flavor infuses the mixture.
- 3
Heat gently over low heat (or blend, or steep, depending on the drink) until well combined and fragrant, about 0 mins.
- 4
Strain through a fine sieve to remove any solids, if needed.
- 5
Sweeten to taste with lemon zest, adjusting gradually until the balance feels right.
- 6
Chill in the refrigerator, or pour straight over ice, depending on whether it is served cold or hot.
Tips
•Adjust the sweetness gradually, tasting as you go — you can always add more lemon zest, but you cannot take it away.
•Make a big batch and keep it chilled in the fridge — the flavor often deepens after a few hours.
•If serving warm, gently reheat just before pouring rather than letting it come to a boil.