Begin by preparing the base for the pistachio soda. Lightly blend the pistachio nuts and transfer to a container with the water. Leave to infuse at room temperature for 24 hours
125g of pistachio nuts, shelled and washed
500ml of water
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For the bee pollen syrup, add the pollen to a pan over a medium heat, lightly toast the pollen until it begins to release its aroma, shaking the pan continuously
8g of bee pollen
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Add the water and continue cooking until the pollen appears to dissolve. Strain the liquid through a fine mesh strainer and return to a pan over a medium heat
200ml of water
4
Add the sugar to the pan, constantly stirring to dissolve
200g of sugar
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Remove from the heat and allow the syrup to cool to room temperature
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Once ready to serve, strain the pistachio water through a fine mesh sieve into a soda siphon. Charge with a gas cartridge
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Fill a highball glass with ice and add a spoonful of pollen syrup. Fill the glass with pistachio soda and stir to combine. Serve with a piece of lemon peel, dill top and a straw