White Grape Garden Gate

White grape juice can be very sweet on its own. Here, cucumber and lime give it room to breathe, and sparkling water turns a small amount of juice into a full glass. The cucumber should smell fresh when you slice it; a few thin rounds are enough. You get a clean, grape-flavored sip with a green finish, rather than a sugary soda. Start without any extra sweetener and adjust the lime to suit your juice.

Ingredients

• 5 oz Sparkling water
• 2 oz White grape juice
• 4 slice Cucumber, thinly sliced
• 1/4 oz Lime juice

Make it

1. Prepare the fruit and herbs as listed. Mash soft fruit to release juice; lightly press herbs or thin ginger slices without shredding them.
2. Add the still juices and stir. Strain out seeds, skins or herb pieces if you prefer a smoother texture.
3. Pour in the chilled sparkling water slowly and stir once. Serve immediately, with ice if you like.

Benefits

Lime · a little vitamin C

Lime supplies some vitamin C for protecting cells from oxidative damage; pairing it with grape and cucumber adds another layer to the flavor.

Make room for cucumber

Cucumber gives the grape and lime a crisp green flavor—an aromatic pairing to serve freshly mixed, while the bubbles are lively.