Sparkling Vitamin C Effervescence

Headnote

This is not a confection, but a precise effervescence: clean, bright, and immediate. It preserves the singular character of vitamin C, presenting it as a small, disciplined drink with a sharp citrus edge and a brisk finish. The result should be fully dissolved, lucid, and refreshing, with no residue on the palate.

Recipe essentials

Dish category: Drink

Cuisine or origin: Contemporary

Course type: Digestif

Yield: 1 serving

Serving size: 1 g

Prep time: 1 minute

Cook time: 0 minutes

Total time: 1 minute

Difficulty: Easy

Equipment

Small glass

Spoon

Ingredients

1 g vitamin C tablet

Method

1. Place the vitamin C tablet in a small glass.

2. Add just enough cold water to fully dissolve the tablet, stirring gently for 20 to 30 seconds until the liquid is clear and no granules remain.

3. Serve immediately while the effervescence is active and the flavour is bright and clean.

Plating and serving

Serve in a small, clear glass so the drink remains visually pure. The final presentation should be minimal, with a crisp, luminous appearance and a clean finish.

Professional notes

Use only enough water to dissolve the tablet without diluting its character. The drink must finish without sediment; any remaining grit indicates insufficient stirring.