Smoky Apple Porch

Smoked tea gives apple and ginger a more unusual setting than a standard fruit fizz. Apple brings sweetness, ginger adds warmth, and the smoke remains mostly in the aroma and finish. Brew the tea with care, then cool it before adding bubbles. An overstrong brew can bury the apple. This is a good choice for someone who enjoys dry, smoky flavors and wants more than sweetness to make a drink feel interesting.

Ingredients

• 1 tea bag Smoked black tea
• 4 oz Hot water
• 2 oz Sparkling water
• 2 oz Apple juice
• 2 slice Fresh ginger

Make it

1. Add any fruit, herbs, spices, or syrup to a glass and gently press to release flavor.
2. Brew the tea according to its packet, remove the bag, and let it cool.
3. Add the still liquids and ice. Stir to combine.
4. Pour in the sparkling ingredient slowly and stir once. Serve immediately.

Benefits

Smoked tea and apple juice · refreshing fluids

Using smoked tea, apple juice, and ginger turns the measured water into a drink with a smoky brewed aroma. That water still counts toward your fluid intake.

Make room for ginger

Ginger gives the smoked tea and apple juice a peppery warmth—an aromatic pairing to serve freshly mixed, while the bubbles are lively.