Impress your family with this super easy bar-quality mocktail.
If you'd like to turn it into a cocktail, just add gin or vodka.
(makes 2 servings)
● 1 cup (140 grams) pitted cherries (fresh or frozen/thawed)
● ¼ cup (15 grams) fresh mint leaves
● ¼ cup (60 ml) lime juice
● 3 cups (700 ml) sparkling water
● 1-2 tsp honey or maple syrup
Place the cherries, mint, and lime juice in a high-speed blender or food processor. Pulse a couple of times until they are just combined and not completely pulverized.
Scrape out of the container, placing equally in two glasses filled with ice. Pour the water over it. Add honey or maple syrup to taste, stirring well. Enjoy!
Impress your family with this super easy bar-quality mocktail.
If you'd like to turn it into a cocktail, just add gin or vodka.
Why are 🍒 cherries 🍒 good for you?
😋 On a scale of “yes” to “yes”: Do you look forward to cherry season each year?
🔥 #Cherries are considered a #superfood because of their dense nutritional benefits – plus they taste #delicious!
💪🏾 Here’s a quick list of just some of their amazing qualities: they can boost your #exercise recovery, they are rich in disease-fighting antioxidants, plus they can help fight inflammation in your body. ⚡They are linked with lower blood pressure, can help protect against heart disease, and contain compounds that ease arthritis and gout symptoms.
😴 AND … because they contain melatonin, they can help you #sleep.
🤩 Pretty amazing, right?
➡ Try snacking on them as-is, adding them to smoothies (especially post-workout), or using them in salsa!
Where do you buy cherries from? You can find fresh cherries in the local markets & Lidl Sainsbury's & Waitrose sell frozen cherries.
Please let me know how did you like this recipe.
With love,
Vessie, Holistic Nutritionist & Weight loss specialist, B.Med.Sc.
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Love,
Vessie