A spoonful of sugar helps the medicine go down, but then so does a shot of organic vodka. That's the philosophy of a crafty crew of mixologists we've gathered from some of the best bars in the country. If you're going for the buzz, you might as well get some benefits right?
The Rabbit Hole
3 oz fresh carrot juice
1/2 oz fresh cucumber juice
1/2 oz Cynar, an italian herbal liqeuer
1 oz organic vodka
1 sprig sage
Combine the liquid ingredients in a shaker with ice. Shake and strain into a cocktail glass. Top with the sage sprig.
The Benefit: Lutein, which is found in carrots, can reduce your risk of cancer, says an American Journal of Clinical Nutrition study.
Pepper Delicious
3 red bell pepper slices
6-8 fresh mint leaves
2 oz gin
1 oz fresh lime juice
3/4 oz simple syrup
(equal parts sugar and water)
In a shaker glass, combine 2 red pepper rings and the mint leaves and press firmly with a muddler to pulverize the peppers. Add the gin, lime juice, syrup, and ice. Shake and strain into a chilled glass. Garnish with the remaining pepper ring.
The Benefit: A diet high in vitamin C, carotenoids, and lycopene (all of which are amply supplied in red peppers) reduces the incidence of chronic disease and death, according to a Spanish study of 41,000 people.
Beet Sangria
4 oz sugar
Pinch of salt
11 oz beet juice
1 oz fresh lime jiuce
3 oz fresh OJ
3 oz ginger beer (or ale)
8 oz red wine
6 oz brandy
1 oz Cointreau or other orange liqeuer
Dissolve the sugar and salt into the nonalcoholic ingredients. Add the alcohol and stir.
The Benefit: Folate in beets has been shown to lower the risk of coronary artery disease.
Avocado Daiquiri
4 oz rum
(a mix of gold and silver is best)
1/4 medium-ripe avocado
1/2 oz half-and-half
1/4 oz fresh lemon or lime juice
2 oz simple syrup
(equal parts sugar and water)
1 1/2 cups ice cubes
Combine the ingredients and blend until smooth.
The Benefit: Researchers at Ohio State University have determined that avocados protect against heart disease.
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