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Apricot nectar gives this more body than the word “water” might suggest. It has a soft stone-fruit sweetness, and fresh ginger adds a small warming edge. Stir carefully so the thicker nectar doesn’t collect underneath the water. The ginger should interrupt the sweetness without making the drink hot; use a little, let it mingle, and check again before deciding that the apricot needs more spice.

Ingredients

• 6 oz Cold water
• 2 oz Apricot nectar
• 2 slice Fresh ginger

Make it

1. Add the fruit and herbs to a glass. Gently press soft fruit or herbs to release their flavor.
2. Stir in the juice, any optional salt or sweetener, and the water. If using sparkling water, add it last and stir once.
3. Add ice if you like. Let infused water stand for 5 minutes for a fuller flavor.

Benefits

Apricot and ginger · refreshing fluids

A apricot and ginger glass starts with 6 oz of water here, contributing fluid while apricot adds a rounded, tangy stone-fruit flavor.

Apricot · a flavor worth noticing

Using apricot beside ginger gives the glass a rounded, tangy stone-fruit flavor, creating its own flavor without needing carbonation or an alcoholic pour.