Melange Rosé

Verjus does the structural work here, as it does across the Faux range, and Pinot Noir juice supplies the varietal character. Around them sit apricot, peach and apple for softness, raspberry for lifted red fruit, hibiscus tea for tartness and depth, orange blossom water and lemon peel for aromatics, and acacia gum for mouthfeel. Every ingredient is picked for a job rather than just a flavour. Because nothing is fermented and no alcohol is removed afterward, the drink reads dry by design rather than by subtraction. Still, never carbonated, 0.0 percent, and 30 calories per 5 ounce pour with no added sugar. Serve it well chilled. Faux aims this one at heat, salt and freshness, so sushi, grilled seafood, and Thai or Vietnamese food with chili, lime and ginger. The acidity keeps pace with spice without turning sweet to do it.