Tamarind Pineapple Twilight

Tamarind and pineapple make a richly tangy pairing, with lime adding a sharper citrus finish. Pineapple supplies sweetness, but this still leans sour, especially with a strong tamarind concentrate. Dissolve the concentrate properly into the juices before adding sparkling water. That avoids a very sharp mouthful at the bottom. Begin with the measured proportions and adjust the dilution first; adding more of every fruit can make the drink less balanced rather than more flavorful.

Ingredients

• 5 oz Sparkling water
• 1 tsp Unsweetened tamarind concentrate
• 2 oz Pineapple juice
• 1/2 oz Lime juice

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

Lime · a little vitamin C

Lime brings some vitamin C to the mix—a nutrient involved in collagen formation for healthy skin, alongside a deep sweet-sour tang from tamarind.

Tamarind with a little lift

The tamarind brings a deep sweet-sour tang, alongside apple juice and lime; the chilled carbonated mixer adds a crisp texture to that pairing.