Blackberry Bright Start

Blackberries and lime give you a darker, tangier fruit water than a simple berry infusion. The lime arrives quickly, while the berries need a gentle press to release their juice. Expect seeds and a bit of color rather than a perfectly clear glass. A ripe blackberry makes this much more inviting; if the fruit is quite sharp, ease back on the lime instead of assuming the recipe needs more sweetness.

Ingredients

• 6 oz Cold water
• 1/4 cup Blackberries
• 1/2 oz Lime juice

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

Lime · a little vitamin C

Lime contributes a little vitamin C for collagen formation for healthy skin; blackberry brings a dark, tart berry flavor in this recipe.

Blackberry · a flavor worth noticing

Using blackberry beside lime gives the glass a dark, tart berry flavor, creating its own flavor without needing carbonation or an alcoholic pour.