Guava Sunrise Sip

Guava is fragrant and softly tropical, with lime providing a useful tart edge against its sweetness. Sparkling water prevents the juice from feeling too thick or concentrated. This is a good place to notice the difference between guava nectar and a lighter juice; the recipe’s texture depends on what you pour. Add the lime gradually and aim for a glass where guava remains the flavor you remember.

Ingredients

• 6 oz Sparkling water
• 2 oz Guava juice
• 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

The 1/2 oz of lime juice adds some vitamin C for absorbing iron from plant foods, with guava rounding out the flavor.

Guava · more than a sweet mixer

With lime in the glass, the measured guava contributes a fragrant tropical sweetness as an accent to the fizz.