Salted Pink Hour

Grapefruit already has a pleasantly bitter edge, and a tiny pinch of salt changes how that citrus comes across. It shouldn’t make the drink taste salty. Dissolve the measured pinch into the juice before adding sparkling water so you don’t get a concentrated mouthful. Keep the glass cold and simple. This is a dry-leaning, uncomplicated pour whose interest comes from a small seasoning decision rather than a long ingredient list.

Ingredients

• 5 oz Sparkling water
• 2 oz Grapefruit juice
• 1/16 tsp Sea salt

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

Grapefruit · a little vitamin C

Grapefruit contributes a little vitamin C for collagen formation for healthy skin; the water keeps the citrus light in this recipe.

Grapefruit with a little lift

The grapefruit brings a pleasantly bitter citrus edge; the chilled carbonated mixer adds a crisp texture to that pairing.

If your medicine advises avoiding grapefruit, choose a different recipe or check with your pharmacist.