No Booze, No Problem!
Healthy Year-Round Mocktails!
When trying to reach new weight loss and fitness goals, it is absolutely necessary to cut back or eliminate alcohol. I know, not exactly what everyone wants to hear. I strongly believe in the 80/20 rule, but if you’re looking to achieve results fast, cutting out booze can make a huge difference.
I think the hardest part of giving up drinking is the habit of enjoying a glass of wine with dinner or sipping on some sparkling with friends. In my practice I’ve had the most success with clients by not just taking away alcohol, sugar, fried foods eat but replacing them with healthier options.
When you are on a strict diet or meal plan, it can be incredibly intimidating to meet up with friends knowing you won’t be partaking in having a few ‘sodas’. With these healthy, tasty, sippers, you won’t feel like your missing out one bit. The best part is, you can sit, back, relax and laugh with your gals until your heart’s content and still make your 6:00 am spin class tomorrow feeling better than ever!
-Mocktail Recipes-
Iced Green Tea Mojito
Ingredients:
Yields 1 pitcher.
4 organic green tea bags
Juice of 1 lemon
2-3 drops of Stevia
2 cups of fresh mint
Instructions:
Boil 1 liter of water. Add tea bags and allow to steep for 5 minutes. Remove tea bags and allow too cool. Once cooled place in a pitcher. Place the mint on cutting board. Lightly pound mint and add it to the pitcher with the lemon juice and stevia. Serve with ice, garnish with mint sprig and store in the fridge.
Strawberry Basil Spritzer
Ingredients:
Yields 4 glasses.
1 1/2 cups of fresh strawberries
1 cup of basil
Juice from 1 large lime or 2 small
2 drops of stevia
Club soda
Instructions:
Mix lime juice with stevia and 1 cups of water. Divide strawberries and basil evenly between the glasses and muddle. Add lime juice, soda, and ice. Mix well. Garnish with a strawberry.
Cucumber Kiwi Cooler
Ingredients:
Yields 1 pitcher.
1/2 cucumber thinly sliced
2 Kiwis peeled and chopped
Juice from 4 limes
2 drops of stevia
Instructions:
Place kiwi and cucumber into the pitcher with a splash of water. Muddle well. Add ice, club soda, and lime juice. Serve with lime wedge and kiwi slice.
Stomach Soothing Spritzer
Ingredients:
Yields 2 glasses.
1 bottle of GT’s Ginger kombucha
2 Tablespoons of apple cider vinegar
Juice from 1 lemon
2 Cans of club soda
Option to add Stevia to taste
Instructions:
Mix all ingredients. Pour over ice. Garnish with lemon wedge.
Blueberry Lemonade
Ingredients:
Yields 1 pitcher.
3/4 cup of fresh lemon juice (usually about 4-6 lemons)
3-5 drops of stevia (or till preferred sweetness)
1 cup of blueberries
Water & Ice
Instructions:
Blend 2 cups of water with 1 cup of blueberries on high speed for about 40 seconds. Strain blueberry mixture into a pitcher. Add lemon juice, stevia and an additional 3 cups of water and ice. Mix well and serve with lemon wedge and blueberries.
Watermelon Refresher
Ingredients:
Yields 1 pitcher.
4 cups of cubed watermelon
4 cups of water
1/2 cup of juice from fresh lemons (usually about 3-4 lemons)
1 cup of mint
Stevia to taste
Instructions:
Blend watermelon and 1 cup of water on high speed for around 40 seconds. Strain into pitcher. Add lemon juice, stevia and mint. Muddle mint until fragrant. Add remaining water, ice and mix well. Serve with lemon wedge and mint sprig.
Good Morning Mocktail
Ingredients:
Yields 1 pitcher.
1 bottle of GT’s Citrus Kombucha
1/2 litre of club soda
1 Grapefruit
1 Orange
2 cups of water
Ice
Instructions:
Peel grapefruit and orange and add to blender with 2 cups of water. Blend on high speed for around 40 seconds. Strain into a pitcher. Add remaining ingredients. Mix well and serve with orange or grapefruit wedge.
