Blackberry Cardamom Break

Blackberry gives cardamom a dark-fruit setting, with lime sharpening the finish. The spice adds a fragrant, almost citrusy note of its own, so start small. Crush the berries and stir in the measured cardamom before adding sparkling water. You may notice a little spice settling, which a gentle stir can redistribute. The blackberry should still be recognizable; the cardamom is there to make it more interesting, not to replace it.

Ingredients

• 5 oz Sparkling water
• 1/4 cup Blackberries
• 1/16 tsp Ground cardamom
• 1/2 oz Lime juice

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

Lime · a little vitamin C

With lime beside blackberry and cardamom, this glass offers a little vitamin C for protecting cells from oxidative damage.

Make room for cardamom

Cardamom gives the blackberry and lime a fragrant, almost citrusy warmth—an aromatic pairing to serve freshly mixed, while the bubbles are lively.