Recipe makes 1 mocktail
PREPARATION TIME: 10 minutes
DIFFICULTY: easy
INGREDIENTS:
- ¼ cup tart cherry juice (unsweetened)
- 1 tablespoon lime juice (about ½ of a lime)
- ½ cup sparkling mineral water
- 1 sprig fresh mint, rosemary, thyme, or sage
- Ice (optional)
PREPARATION:
- Mix all ingredients in a wine glass or cocktail glass.
- Top with ice and garnish with a sprig of fresh mint, rosemary, thyme, or sage.
- Serve cold. Dilute with extra mineral water if you prefer.
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Recipe by Lotta Andonian, MS, RD, a Registered Dietitian at the Create Cures Foundation Clinic.
While many mocktails are high in added sugar from syrups and soda, this recipe features a small amount of tart cherry juice, which is high in antioxidants including vitamin A, vitamin C, anthocyanins, and melatonin, and a rich source of electrolytes including potassium, magnesium, and calcium.
Turn this mocktail into a great recovery drink post-workout by adding a pinch of salt for sodium. Keep in mind that fruit juice is still a concentrated source of sugars, so pair this drink with a balanced meal or with some mixed raw nuts, olives, or crudités with hummus to reduce the impact on blood sugar.
