Dragon Fruit Lime Daybreak

Dragon fruit is much subtler than its bright appearance suggests, so this drink stays light and gently fruity. Lime gives it direction, while a little mint adds a cool aroma. Red-fleshed fruit makes a striking pink glass; white-fleshed fruit tastes good too, just without the dramatic color. Mash the fruit before adding the sparkling water and keep stirring to a minimum afterward. Expect a delicate refresher with tiny seeds, rather than a bold, sweet fruit soda.

Ingredients

• 5 oz Sparkling water
• 1/2 cup Dragon fruit flesh
• 1/4 oz Lime juice
• 4 leaf Mint leaves

Make it

1. Prepare the fruit and herbs as listed. Mash soft fruit to release juice; lightly press herbs or thin ginger slices without shredding them.
2. Add the still juices and stir. Strain out seeds, skins or herb pieces if you prefer a smoother texture.
3. Pour in the chilled sparkling water slowly and stir once. Serve immediately, with ice if you like.

Benefits

Lime · a little vitamin C

Beside dragon fruit and mint, lime offers a little vitamin C, used by your body for normal immune function, as well as a lively citrus tang.

A sparkling setting for mint

Pairing mint with dragon fruit and lime puts a fresh, cooling aroma into a fizzy glass, with bubbles making the texture part of the pleasure.