Strawberry Rosemary Rise

Strawberries and rosemary have different kinds of fragrance, and that’s what makes this worth trying. Sweet, ripe berries sit against a woodier herb note, with bubbles keeping the drink light. Press the strawberries enough to release juice, but give the rosemary a lighter touch. Too much can make the glass taste resinous. A short rest lets you judge the herb before it becomes the only thing you notice.

Ingredients

• 6 oz Sparkling water
• 1/4 cup Strawberries
• 1 sprig Rosemary

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

Strawberry · a little vitamin C

The 1/4 cup of strawberries adds some vitamin C for absorbing iron from plant foods, with rosemary rounding out the flavor.

Rosemary · more than a sweet mixer

With strawberry in the glass, the measured rosemary contributes a piney herbal note as an accent to the fizz.