Guava Juice With Sparkling Water (Print version)

Sweet guava meets effervescent sparkle in this tropical drink. Light, refreshing, and perfectly balanced.

# What You'll Need:

→ Juices & Mixers

01 - 1 cup guava juice, 100% juice, chilled
02 - 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice, optional

→ Sparkling Elements

03 - 1 cup sparkling water, chilled

→ Garnishes

04 - Ice cubes
05 - Lime slices or mint leaves, optional

# Directions:

01 - Fill two glasses halfway with ice cubes.
02 - Pour 1/2 cup guava juice into each glass.
03 - Add 1/2 tablespoon fresh lime juice to each glass if desired.
04 - Top each glass with 1/2 cup sparkling water.
05 - Stir gently to combine all ingredients.
06 - Garnish with lime slices or mint leaves if desired. Serve immediately.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It takes five minutes and tastes like you actually tried, which is the sweet spot between effort and magic.
  • The bubbles make it feel fancy enough for guests but simple enough to make on a Tuesday when you're tired.
  • Guava has this tropical quality that makes your kitchen smell like somewhere far away.
02 -
  • If you pour the sparkling water too aggressively, you'll lose half the carbonation in two seconds and end up with a drink that goes flat before anyone even takes a sip.
  • Room-temperature ingredients are the enemy here - everything needs to be properly chilled beforehand, or you'll be diluting with ice instead of enjoying cold precision.
03 -
  • Chill your glasses in the freezer for five minutes before serving - it sounds fussy but the difference in how long the drink stays cold is genuinely noticeable.
  • If you're making this for a group, mix the guava and lime juice in a pitcher ahead of time and add the sparkling water just before pouring into individual glasses so everyone gets maximum fizz.
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