Kiwi Pepper Backyard Table

Kiwi contributes tartness and tiny seeds, pineapple gives the drink a sweeter tropical base, and jalapeño adds a measured amount of heat. Remove the pepper's seeds and begin with a thin slice; you can always let it infuse longer. Mash the kiwi smoothly before adding the fizzy water. The result should be lively and fruity rather than aggressively hot. This is a useful party glass when you want a little spice without making the drink depend on a spirit alternative.

Ingredients

• 5 oz Sparkling water
• 1/2 fruit Ripe kiwi, peeled
• 2 oz Pineapple juice
• 1 thin slice Jalapeño, deseeded

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

Kiwi · a little vitamin C

Beside apple juice and peppery spice, kiwi offers a little vitamin C, used by your body for normal immune function, as well as a bright, tart fruit flavor.

A sparkling setting for peppery spice

Pairing peppery spice with kiwi and apple juice puts a small peppery kick into a fizzy glass, with bubbles making the texture part of the pleasure.