Serving Size - One Glass
In the summer, it often feels majestic to sit on your patio enjoying the scenery with an alcoholic beverage. However, alcohol is very inflammatory. I found that just 1-2 alcoholic drinks will have my body feeling many symptoms of inflammation for days. At my age, I no longer enjoy how this makes me feel that night or the next day. In order to curb my want for an alcoholic beverage, I've decided to make mocktails or fruity fizzy water drinks. I hope you enjoy the variety of flavors with a zing of carbonation. These drinks will leave you feeling refreshed and vitalized. Nothing says late-30s like enjoying your favorite mocktail on your patio. I'm embracing my age and mocktails because it just feels good to me!
Argentinian Soda - Lime & Salt - Suero
Ingredients:
2 Limes
Sea Salt
Soda Water
Sprigs of Mint
Instructions:
1. Line your glass of choice with salt.
2. Squeeze 2 fresh limes into the glass. You may add additional sliced limes for aesthetics.
3. Place 6-8 mint leaves into the glass.
4. Add soda water until the class is full and mix.
5. Enjoy your refreshing drink.
Blackberry Beauty
Ingredients:
Pulp of Blackberries
1 tsp of Honey (If Using Fresh Blackberries)
Sprigs of Mint
Soda Water
Instructions:
1 Fill a glass of your choice 1/4th full with pulp of blackberries. If you are using fresh blackberries place 4-5 into a glass of your choice and muddle. Drizzle in 1 tsp of honey if using fresh blackberries. When using the pre-bought pulp, there is already sugar added.
2. Add 4-6 leaves of mint to the glass.
3. Fill the glass with soda water and mix the ingredients.
4. Enjoy your refreshing drink.
Wild Watermelon
Ingredients:
Watermelon
1 tsp of Honey
Fresh Basil
Soda Water
Instructions:
1. Cut up your watermelon into square pieces and place 1/3 cup of watermelon at the bottom of your glass of choice.
2. Drizzle 1 tsp of honey over the watermelon.
3. Muddle ingredients together in the bottom of the glass.
4. Cut 4-6 leaves of fresh basil into small pieces and place them into the glass.
5. Add soda water until the glass is full and mix.
6. Enjoy your refreshing drink.
Red Rosemary
Ingredients:
3-4 Strawberries
1 tsp of Honey
Fresh Rosemary
Soda Water
Instructions:
1. Remove the tops of your strawberries and wash them in a colander.
2. Slice the strawberries and place them in a glass.
3. Drizzle 1 tsp of honey into the glass.
4. Place 2 small sprigs of rosemary into the glass.
5. Add soda water until the class is full and mix.
6. Enjoy your refreshing drink.
Additional Information:
Fresh herbs are often packed with great health benefits. Three very common herbs were used in the mocktails above including mint, rosemary, and basil. It is important for you to know the benefits of these everyday herbs.
MINT
Helps Improve Digestive Health
Boosts Your Immune System
Helps Increase Alertness and Memory Capabilities
Helps Aid In Making Breast Feeding Less Painful
Reduces Cold Symptoms (Nasal Breathing)
Kills Bad Bacteria In Your Mouth
Helps Regulate Anxiety
Improves Allergy Symptoms (Dust and Pollen)
Aids in Treating Dandruff
Aids in Irritation of Skin
ROSEMARY
Helps Improve Digestive Health
Enhances Memory & Concentration
Provides Neurological Protection & Prevents Brain Aging
Can Protect Against Macular Degeneration
Helps Improve Your Mood
May Aid In Lowering Blood Sugar
May Boost Weight Loss
May Promote Hair Growth
Promotes Liver Health
Improves Circulation
Aids In Fighting Cancer (Reduces Development of Tumor Cells)
BASIL
Aids In Reducing Inflammation
Fights Depression
Promotes Cardiovascular Health
Support Liver Function
Improves Digestion
Natural Aphrodisiac
Reduces Blood Sugar Levels
Helps Fight Cancer
Contain Antibacterial Properties
High In Antioxidants
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