I am going low alcohol this summer, will you join me?
My bar cart is getting an upgrade this summer, and I think its going to taste better than ever. I have been primarily skipping alcohol for the last 4 years after I realized how quick to anger I was the next morning. I had a short temper with my family, felt cloudy in my brain and I have decided I would like to avoid that feeling. It was not quite a hangover, but it was enough to make me think twice.
However, if I am honest, I still feel some pressure to drink when friends are over, so I wanted to create an alternative that everyone can enjoy and I can feel confident in my choices. The latest research also supports this move. The Bloomberg School of Public Health notes that even low levels of alcohol intake can raise health risks and reducing or stopping alcohol altogether improves cardiovascular health.
Summer Mocktail Shopping List
Spindrift Sparkling Water Variety Pack
Plain sparkling water of club soda
Recess magnesium drinks or other adaptogenic drinks
Fresh lemons, limes, oranges, grapefruit
Pasteurized egg whites (vegan/egg free alternative: Aquafaba)
Honey or maple syrup
Fresh mint and basil
Ginger root or ginger juice
Tart cherry juice
Tools
Ice, cocktail shaker, citrus juicer
Functional Ingredients
Tart cherry juice is full of muscle relaxing magnesium, citrus juices have vitamin C that supports antioxidant defense for glowing skin and immune support, and egg whites create a silky foam with their protein structure to create that luxurious ‘whiskey sour’ texture without cream.
Cloud Sour
1 can lemon spindrift
1 oz fresh lemon juice
1 tsp honey
1 pasteurized egg white or aquafaba for egg allergies
Ice
Directions
Dry shake egg white, lemon and honey together first. Add ice and shake again. Stain into a fancy glass such as a coupe glass and top with Spindrift.
Pink Sky Calming Spritz
1 can Blood Orange Spindrift
2 oz Recess Black Cherry Mood
½ ounce lime juice
½ ounce tart cherry juice
Mint leaves
Ice
Directions
Build over ice in a tall glass
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