Beverages
Ingredients
8 cups loosely-packed seeded watermelon chunks
1/4 cup packed fresh mint leaves
12 ounces sparkling water
Sugar
Ice cubes
Mint sprigs (for garnish)
* Also great using mangos or blood oranges instead of watermelon.
Directions
- To process easily, divide the watermelon into 2-cup portions. Add the mint leaves to one portion.
- Using a blender, puree each portion of the watermelon returning the puree to a large pitcher.
- Once all four batches of puree have been added, stir in the sparkling water.
- Depending on the sweetness of the watermelon, sugar may be needed to sweeten the drink. Just add one tablespoon of sugar at a time, stirring well until you reach the desired sweetness.
- Chill for 1 hour. Serve over ice with a mint sprig for garnish.
Ingredients
2 tablespoons ginger
1 cup honey
2 cups water
2 cups sparkling water
1 cup lime juice
Directions
In a saucepan over medium heat bring the ginger, honey and water to a quick boil. Allow mixture to boil 2 minutes or until a syrup begins to form. Remove from the heat and allow the liquid to set at least 5 minutes. The longer the mixture sets the stronger the ginger is.
Place the lime juice in a pitcher. Add the ginger mixture to the juice. Stir to blend the flavors together. Pour the sparkling water into the pitcher and stir gently. Serve over ice. Continue reading
Green smoothies, fresh fruit, and all of the great benefits of green tea come together in this delightful smoothie. It makes a perfect breakfast or afternoon snack. You’ll be full of energy and ready to take on anything that comes your way.
Ingredients
1 banana (fresh or frozen)
1/4 of a fresh mango
1 fresh kiwi, peeled
2 cups loosely packed kale
1 1/2 cup fresh brewed green tea, cooled
1/2 cup ice
1 tbsp honey
2 tbsp chia seeds Continue reading
