Strawberry Basil Mojito
Ingredients:
- 1/2 oz lime juice
- 1 oz strawberry puree
- 1 oz basil leaves
- 1 oz coconut water
- Soda water
- Ice cubes
How to prepare:
- Muddle basil leaves in a glass.
- Add lime juice, strawberry puree, and coconut water.
- Fill the glass with ice cubes and top with soda water.
- Garnish with a strawberry and basil leaf.
Why we love it: Basil is rich in vitamin K, which can help support hormonal balance and bone health, while strawberries provide vitamin C for collagen synthesis and skin health.
Pineapple Ginger Mocktail
Ingredients:
- 1/2 oz lime juice
- 1 oz pineapple juice
- 1/2 oz ginger syrup
- 1 oz coconut water
- Soda water
- Ice cubes
How to prepare:
- In a shaker, combine lime juice, pineapple juice, ginger syrup, and coconut water.
- Shake well and strain into a glass filled with ice cubes.
- Top with soda water.
- Garnish with a pineapple wedge and mint leaves.
Why we love it: Ginger can help reduce inflammation and support digestion, while pineapple provides vitamin C and bromelain to aid in gut health and digestion.
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The Ultimate Mocktail Recipes for Hormonal Health
Are you looking for delicious and refreshing mocktail recipes that also support hormonal health? Look no further! These two mocktail recipes not only taste amazing but also offer a range of health benefits, especially for women’s hormonal balance.
Green Tea Mojito
Ingredients:
- 1/2 oz fresh lemon juice
- 2 tsp sugar or your sugar substitute of choice
- 3 spearmint leaves (optional: get a few extra for garnish)
- 3 baby arugula leaves
- 1/2 cup brewed green tea, chilled
- Ice cubes
How to prepare:
- Using a muddler, muddle the lemon juice, arugula, spearmint leaves, and sugar until you notice bruising on the leaves. (If you don’t have a muddler, use a wooden spoon to smash the ingredients together.)
- Add ice cubes in a class and pour in the chilled green tea.
- Stir in lime, arugula, mint, and sugar mixture.
- Garnish with spearmint leaves and enjoy.
Why we love it: Green tea is loaded with catechins, specifically EGCG, that can help support insulin levels. This can aid in maintaining blood sugar balance, making it a great choice for hormonal health.
Lemon Ginger Spritz
Ingredients:
- 1/2 oz honey syrup
- 3/4 oz ginger juice (fresh or store bought)
- 1 oz fresh lemon juice
- 3/4 cup sparkling water, chilled
- Fresh lemon peel for garnish
How to prepare:
- In a glass, add honey syrup then stir in ginger and lemon juice.
- Top with chilled sparkling water and garnish with a lemon peel.
Why we love it: Ginger is a powerhouse for women’s hormonal health, known for its ability to alleviate period discomfort and symptoms of conditions like PCOS. Including ginger in your mocktail is not only delicious but also beneficial for your hormonal balance.