Iced Roasted Green Grape, Lime and Lemon Verbena Refresher

Instructions

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   1. Preheat the oven to 220 °C / 425 °F. Place the green grapes on a small tray and roast for 8 to 10 minutes, until some grapes just begin to burst and their juices concentrate. Let cool for 5 minutes.

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   2. Meanwhile, place the fresh lemon verbena in a heatproof pitcher with the sugar, lime zest, and fine salt. Pour in the hot water and let steep for 5 minutes.

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   3. Strain the infusion to remove the lemon verbena and transfer it to a blender. Add the roasted green grapes with all their juices, the juice of the 2 limes, and 200 g of ice. Blend until smooth.

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   4. Strain the blended mixture into a large pitcher to remove skins if you want a finer texture. Add the well-chilled sparkling water and stir gently so it keeps its fizz.

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   5. Divide the remaining ice among 4 glasses. Pour the refresher over the ice and garnish with extra lemon verbena leaves. Serve immediately.

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   6. If you prefer a more pronounced flavor, chill the still base in the refrigerator for 10 minutes before adding the well-chilled sparkling water and serving.