Lychee Lantern Hour

Lychee and lime make a fragrant, sweet-tart fizz, with basil adding a leafy note that keeps it from feeling purely floral. The lychee juice can be quite sweet, so taste it before deciding how much lime you want. Gently press the basil and mix the still ingredients first. This is a drink where small adjustments matter: a little more leaf changes the aroma, while a little more citrus changes the entire first sip.

Ingredients

• 5 oz Sparkling water
• 2 oz Lychee juice
• 1/2 oz Lime juice
• 3 leaf Basil leaves

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

Using lime with lychee and basil brings vitamin C for absorbing iron from plant foods, along with a lively citrus tang.

Lychee · more than a sweet mixer

With lime and basil in the glass, the measured lychee contributes a soft floral fruit flavor as an accent to the fizz.