Pineapple Little Spark

Pineapple and jalapeño are an appealing sweet-and-green contrast: juicy tropical fruit with a small, lingering heat. Sparkling water keeps the texture light, but it won’t remove chili that’s already too strong. Start with a restrained amount and let it mingle before tasting. Jalapeños vary, so don’t assume every slice behaves the same way. The pineapple should remain enjoyable between those warmer sips, rather than becoming a backdrop to a chili challenge.

Ingredients

• 5 oz Sparkling water
• 2 oz Pineapple juice
• 1 slice Jalapeño

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

Apple juice and peppery spice · refreshing fluids

There’s 5 oz of water behind the apple juice and peppery spice in this recipe: everyday hydration with a familiar orchard flavor, rather than another plain glass.

Apple juice with a little lift

The apple juice brings a familiar orchard flavor, alongside peppery spice; the chilled carbonated mixer adds a crisp texture to that pairing.