Pineapple Sesame Small Surprise

Black sesame gives pineapple a toasted, slightly savory depth that makes this small sour feel genuinely different from a tropical soda. Lime adds a sharper finish, while aquafaba produces a soft foam. The sesame paste must be stirred in smoothly before shaking so it doesn't sit in oily streaks. This is a little kitchen experiment with a rounded, nutty flavor under the fruit. Serve it promptly in a small glass, with the foam as part of the texture rather than a decorative topping.

Ingredients

• 1 oz Cold water
• 2 oz Pineapple juice
• 1 tsp Unsweetened black sesame paste
• 1/4 oz Lime juice
• 1/2 oz Aquafaba from a freshly opened can of chickpeas

Make it

1. Mash any soft fruit with the water and still juices, then strain out skins or seeds. Whisk in any powders or seed butter until smooth.
2. Put the mixture and aquafaba in a clean cocktail shaker. Close securely and shake without ice for 15 seconds.
3. Add a few ice cubes, shake again for 10 seconds and strain into a chilled small glass. Serve immediately. Never shake carbonated liquid in a closed shaker.

Benefits

Lime · a little vitamin C

Using lime with apple juice, black sesame paste, and aquafaba from a freshly opened can of chickpeas brings vitamin C for absorbing iron from plant foods, along with a lively citrus tang.

Black sesame paste, apple juice, and lime

The black sesame paste contributes a toasted, slightly bitter nuttiness to apple juice, lime, and aquafaba from a freshly opened can of chickpeas, giving you a specific flavor combination to reach for instead of a default pour.

Aquafaba is chickpea liquid, not egg white. Check suitability for legume allergies. Use a freshly opened can and serve promptly.

Check the ingredient labels for nuts, peanuts, sesame and other allergens relevant to you.