This Frozen Vodka Drink Was Inspired by a Tart and Floral Persian Dessert

At Delbar in Atlanta, Beverage Director Francis Coligado concocted a drink inspired by the popular Persian dessert faloude (or faloodeh). Originating in the Iranian city of Shiraz around 400 B.C., faloude is one of the oldest forms of frozen dessert, and traditional versions combine sorbet (often rosewater, saffron, or pistachio) with pieces of vermicelli-like noodles, lime juice, ground pistachios, and mint...