Lychee Raspberry Window Box

Lychee's floral sweetness can become a little perfumed on its own. Raspberry adds tartness and a more familiar berry flavor, while lemon keeps the combination clear and crisp. Use lychee juice rather than syrup from a can of fruit unless you adjust the sweetness substantially. Press the raspberries first and strain for a smoother glass. The finished drink has a delicate pink color and an aromatic finish, with enough acidity to keep it from feeling sugary.

Ingredients

• 5 oz Sparkling water
• 2 oz Lychee juice
• 1/4 cup Raspberries
• 1/4 oz Lemon juice

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

Lemon · a little vitamin C

You get a small vitamin C contribution from lemon in the lychee and raspberry mixture, supporting normal immune function alongside a clean citrus sharpness.

A sparkling setting for raspberry

Pairing raspberry with lychee and lemon puts a bright raspberry tang into a fizzy glass, with bubbles making the texture part of the pleasure.