Hormuz Breeze
Dried lime, fresh lime and sea salt, a long drink for the island of colors.
Ingredients
| Ingredient | ml | oz |
|---|---|---|
| White rum | 45 ml | 1½ oz |
| Dried lime syrup · homemade, P27 | 15 ml | ½ oz |
| Fresh lime juice · homemade, J01 | 15 ml | ½ oz |
| Plain saline · homemade, P29 | 3–4 drops | |
| Soda water | 90 ml | 3 oz |
| Dried-lime rim salt (optional) · homemade, G02 | half rim |
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highball, optionally with a half rim of dried-lime salt
fresh cubes
lime wheel
The story
Hormuz is a small island at the mouth of the Persian Gulf with soil in every color: red, ochre, violet and silver. Its red earth is even used as a spice. Along this coast, the music is Bandari, made for dancing, and the kitchen is seasoned with lime, dried lime and salt from the sea. Limoo amani, the “Omani lime,” is named for the trade routes that crossed these waters. This long, salty, sour drink is made for a hot afternoon on the shore.
Method
- If using, rim half the highball with dried-lime salt; fill with ice.
- Shake the rum, dried lime syrup, lime juice and saline briefly with ice.
- Strain into the highball.
- Top with soda water and stir once.
- Garnish with a lime wheel.
How it tastes
Crisp and thirst-quenching, with the earthy tang of dried lime, fresh citrus and a briny edge.
Persian taste: torsh (sour), shoor (salty)
Pair it with
- Food: Grilled shrimp or fish with lime and chili.
- Sweet: Halva mascati, the jewel-like starch halva of the Persian Gulf coast and Larestan.
- Snack: Tokhmeh with dried-lime salt
Variations
Black lime breeze
Use the black lime version of P27 for a deeper, smokier drink.
Gin breeze
Use gin instead of white rum.
Alcohol-free
25 ml dried lime syrup, 15 ml lime, a pinch of salt and soda water.
Balancing tips
- Salt should be felt, not tasted: start with 3 drops.
- If too bitter, the dried lime syrup steeped too long; add 5 ml plain syrup.
Allergens
- No common allergens.
- Contains alcohol. Please drink responsibly.
Development notes
- Status: draft recipe, not yet taste-tested.
- New drink for this merged list; confirm dried lime syrup dose.
- Inspiration: Original house recipe.
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Hormozgan (Hormuz), imagined
