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Aqua Libra

Noshing & Sipping by Rob McKeown

Like a good champagne, Aqua Libra manages to clean and challenge the palate in one wet swoop. Though actually a fruit drink, the sparkling, herbally infused Aqua Libra tastes not unlike a wine, complete with hints -- or, in wine-speak, notes -- of melon, apple, and tarragon, and a flinty finish to boot. What does this all add up to? A perfect-for-the-patio-or-dinner drink that has all the gastronomic versatility of wine (i.e., it's food-friendly and complex) without the consequences (high prices, headaches). Ideal for salads, seafood, and other light fare. Aqua Libra sells for $5.49 at Sage's Market, 60 Church Street, in Cambridge.

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