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Georgian Tarragon Soda (Tarkhun) Recipe

July 16, 2018 by Jeanette 7 Comments

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Georgian Tarragon Soda (Tarkhun) - refreshing summer beverage with a hint of anise flavor
Georgian Tarragon Soda (Tarkhun) - refreshing summer beverage with a hint of anise flavor

Georgian Tarragon Soda (Tarkhun) is a refreshing drink with a touch of anise flavor, perfect for a hot summer day. Recently, I hosted a birthday party for our Georgian friend, and made this Georgian tarragon soda as a special treat. I learned of tarragon soda a number of years ago, but didn’t realize how easy it was to make at home until recently.

Georgian Tarragon Soda (Tarkhun) - refreshing summer beverage with a hint of anise flavor

I became intrigued with Georgian cuisine starting in 2012 when I was treated to a Georgian New Year feast by our Georgian friend. Our friend introduced us to many traditional Georgian dishes, including Spinach Walnut Dip, Eggplant Walnut Dip, and Chicken with Walnut Sauce. We also tasted Georgian tarragon soda which came in a bottle and was a bright green color, no doubt due to artificial coloring.

The taste of tarragon soda is unique, nothing like any other drink I’ve had. It has a bit of anise flavor, and is light and refreshing. Our Georgian friend was excited to try my homemade Georgian Tarragon Soda and thoroughly enjoyed it.

Making tarragon soda is fairly simple, but requires a bit of planning ahead. First, fresh tarragon, anise seeds (you can substitute fennel seeds), and lemon peel are cooked briefly in a simple syrup mixture. Then, this mixture is blended, refrigerated, and strained.

Georgian Tarragon Soda (Tarkhun) - refreshing summer beverage with a hint of anise flavor

Fresh lemon juice is then added to the tarragon sugar syrup, and this becomes the base for tarragon soda. Keep the tarragon sugar syrup refrigerated until you’re ready to make the tarragon soda.

Georgian Tarragon Soda (Tarkhun) - refreshing summer beverage with a hint of anise flavor

To make the tarragon soda, a few tablespoons of tarragon sugar syrup is poured into a glass with ice. Then soda water is poured on top. Stir and serve.

Georgian Tarragon Soda (Tarkhun) - refreshing summer beverage with a hint of anise flavor

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Georgian Tarragon Soda

Course Drinks
Cuisine Georgian
Keyword beverage, Georgian cuisine, summer
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Refrigeration Time 1 hour
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 5
Calories 125 kcal

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 bunch fresh tarragon
  • 1 teaspoon aniseed or fennel seeds
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • 1/8 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 pinch kosher salt
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
  • seltzer water

Instructions

  1. In a small saucepan, heat sugar and water until sugar dissolves.

  2. Add tarragon, aniseed, lemon zest, baking soda, and a pinch of kosher salt. Boil 1 minute, then let cool 5 minutes. Transfer to blender with 1/2 cup ice and blend until smooth. Refrigerate at least 1 hour, then strain.

  3. Stir in lemon juice. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

  4. When ready to serve, fill each glass with ice, add 2 ounces of tarragon sugar syrup. Top off with seltzer water.

Recipe Notes

Adapted from Milk Street magazine.

Nutrition Facts
Georgian Tarragon Soda
Amount Per Serving
Calories 125
% Daily Value*
Sodium 37mg2%
Potassium 60mg2%
Carbohydrates 32g11%
Sugar 30g33%
Vitamin A 65IU1%
Vitamin C 7.1mg9%
Calcium 21mg2%
Iron 0.7mg4%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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Comments

  1. angiesrecipes says

    July 16, 2018 at 6:47 am

    This looks so refreshing! Have never thought of using tarragon this way…totally love the idea. Thanks for sharing, Jeanette.

    Reply
  2. ResQRinse Team says

    July 16, 2018 at 11:54 am

    5 stars
    This sounds so different and refreshing! We never would have thought of a tarragon soda. Plus, how can you beat that color?! Looking forward to giving this a try.

    Reply
    • Jeanette says

      July 22, 2018 at 4:52 pm

      This is very refreshing and a nice change in flavor profile that are more common. Hope you enjoy this recipe!

      Reply
      • Julienne says

        June 25, 2020 at 12:22 pm

        5 stars
        This is awesome! Thank you Jeanette for sharing. I’ve been experimenting with herbs from my garden, and this was unique and delicious!

        Reply
        • Jeanette says

          June 25, 2020 at 1:05 pm

          Hi Julienne – so glad you enjoyed this – we love this refreshing and delicious summer drink!

          Reply
  3. Ian says

    March 23, 2021 at 8:15 pm

    Fantastic recipe, love it to bits! One thing I’m a bit curious about, what is the purpose of the baking soda? Thanks!

    Reply
    • Jeanette says

      June 21, 2021 at 1:27 pm

      I believe the baking soda helps keep the tarragon green color brighter

      Reply

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