Mango Bright Beginning

Mango, lime, and ginger make this more expressive than a simple fruit water. Mango gives a rounded sweetness, lime supplies the tartness, and ginger leaves a little warmth after the fruit. Mash ripe mango well so those flavors actually meet in the water. Add the ginger with some restraint; its bite can be strong enough to obscure the softer mango if you rush the balance.

Ingredients

• 6 oz Cold water
• 1/4 cup Mango chunks
• 1/2 oz Lime juice
• 2 slice Fresh ginger

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

Lime supplies some vitamin C for protecting cells from oxidative damage; pairing it with mango and ginger adds another layer to the flavor.

Let ginger bring the interest

The mango and lime carries a peppery warmth from ginger; use the listed amounts to enjoy the balance between those flavors, then adjust to your taste.