Blackberry-Sage Water
by Ellie Krieger
The idea here is a DIY flavored water: healthier and less expensive than those enhanced waters you see at the supermarket. In this version, sage adds complexity to deep, dark blackberry purée
Serves 8
Yields 2 quarts
15 medium fresh sage leaves
2 Tbs. granulated sugar
1 cup boiling water
6 oz. fresh blackberries
Put the sage leaves and sugar in a small pot and crush the leaves with a wooden spoon. Pour in the boiling water and stir until the sugar dissolves. Set aside to steep and cool for 15 minutes.
Meanwhile, in a blender, purée the blackberries with 2 cups cold water. Strain the blackberry liquid and sage liquid through a fine strainer into a large bowl; discard the solids. Pour the liquid into a large pitcher. Add 5 cups cold water and stir to combine. Serve over ice.
nutrition information (per serving):
Calories
(kcal):
20;
Fat
(g):
0;
Fat Calories
(kcal):
0;
Saturated Fat
(g):
0;
Protein
(g):
0;
Monounsaturated Fat
(g):
0;
Carbohydrates
(g):
5;
Polyunsaturated Fat
(g):
0;
Sodium
(mg):
0;
Cholesterol
(mg):
0;
Fiber
(g):
1;
photo: Scott Phillips
From Fine Cooking 111
, pp. 37
May 5, 2011
