Cranberry Garden Dawn

Cranberry and basil give this water a tart fruit note with a fresh herbal aroma. Basil doesn’t remove cranberry’s sharpness, but it adds something more interesting than sweetness to the pairing. A few gently pressed leaves are enough to begin with. Check whether your cranberry juice is pure or a sweetened blend; that choice will affect the drink more than an extra leaf ever could.

Ingredients

• 6 oz Cold water
• 2 oz Cranberry juice
• 3 leaf Basil leaves

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

Cranberry and basil · refreshing fluids

The 6 oz of cold water contributes to your day’s fluids, with cranberry and basil providing the flavor that makes another glass appealing.

Cranberry · a flavor worth noticing

Using cranberry beside basil gives the glass a sharp berry edge, creating its own flavor without needing carbonation or an alcoholic pour.