Choux Christmas Wreath
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TIP: Make colourful ice by adding waterberries and mint to the water when making ice cubes.
Utilising a berry that is otherwise overlooked, this recipe emerged after many challenging and interesting taste tests of experimentation with sweet and savoury trials, drying and pickling. In the end, I decided on extracting the waterberry’s unique flavour to create this exciting drink!
The vibrant pink berry has a tart and tangy flavour profile, most similar to a raspberry. It is rich in vitamin C, magnesium and potassium.
Drawing inspiration from a traditional South African favourite, I used a homemade ginger bug and flavoured it with the juice pressed from the water berries. This refreshing drink is rich in antioxidants and contains beneficial bacteria that improve gut flora. Extracting the juice is a great way to utilize older berries that may not be as aesthetically pleasing as fresh ones. This, as well as using the ginger peels reduces waste for this recipe.
