Apricot Back-Step Fizz

Apricot nectar and rosemary make a soft fruit fizz with a firmer, piney aroma. The nectar adds some body, so this feels a little fuller than a thin fruit-water spritz. Stir it well before adding bubbles and use a small rosemary sprig. Let the herb sit briefly rather than assuming more is better. The apricot should remain mellow and recognizable, with rosemary giving it an interesting edge rather than taking over the glass.

Ingredients

• 5 oz Sparkling water
• 2 oz Apricot nectar
• 1 sprig Rosemary

Make it

1. Add any fruit, herbs, spices, or syrup to a glass and gently press to release flavor.
2. Add the still liquids and ice. Stir to combine.
3. Pour in the sparkling ingredient slowly and stir once. Serve immediately.

Benefits

Apricot and rosemary · refreshing fluids

There’s 5 oz of water behind the apricot and rosemary in this recipe: everyday hydration with a rounded, tangy stone-fruit flavor, rather than another plain glass.

Apricot with a little lift

The apricot brings a rounded, tangy stone-fruit flavor, alongside rosemary; the chilled carbonated mixer adds a crisp texture to that pairing.