About the Recipe
When I’m watching something slow, beautiful, and maybe just a little existential (Pachinko, The Handmaiden, Beef), I want a drink that feels delicate but layered. Subtitles & Saffron is a soft, golden mocktail with a touch of spice — contemplative but calming. The saffron makes it feel luxurious, like you’re fully tuned in.
Ingredients
2 oz pear juice (or white grape juice)
½ oz lemon juice
½ oz honey syrup (1:1 honey + warm water)
Pinch of saffron threads or turmeric
Sparkling water to top
Ice
Instructions
Step 1
Combine all ingredients (except soda) in a shaker with ice.
Step 2
Shake well and strain into a chilled glass.
Step 3
Top with sparkling water and stir gently.
Tips
Zero-proof friendly: Always — this one was made as a mocktail.
Saffron too fancy? Use a tiny pinch of ground turmeric + black pepper instead.
Sweet swap: Use maple syrup or agave instead of honey.
Pair with: Thoughtful dramas, long monologues, and subtitles on always.
Serving Tips
Glass: Coupe or a delicate wine glass
Garnish: Tiny twist of lemon or edible flower
Vibe: Candlelit, focused, wrapped in a shawl you forgot you owned