GET FESTIVE WITH THIS TASTY HERBAL TONIC!
This delicious and refreshing mocktail is the perfect alcohol-free option for a steamy summer soirée, festive gathering or just as an afternoon pick-me-up. Support your energy levels, immunity and overall wellbeing with this tasty and classy tonic.
In traditional Chinese Medicine, Schisandra is considered beneficial to Qi, the life force or energy inherent in all living things. It’s though to have a positive impact on several meridians in the body, including the heart, lungs and kidneys. Rhodiola is revered as an adaptogen that supports stress response, energy and stamina, physical performance, brain function and mood. The combination of the two is a power-packed tonic to help you feel your best. Add in some antioxidants from the berry juice, and you’re ready to rock!
INGREDIENTS:
- 1 Tablespoon Schizandra Berries
- 1 Tablespoon Honey
- ¼ cup Cranberry, Pomegranate or Mixed Berry Juice
- ¼ cup Tonic Water
- 5 drops Rhodiola Spagyric
- 4-5 ice cubes
- slice of orange or lemon
- sprig of rosemary
INSTRUCTIONS:
- Gently simmer 1 tablespoon of Schisandra berries in 3 cups of water for 10 minutes, covered.
- Add 2 teaspoons of honey, stir, then let sit until cool and strain into a jar (which you can put in the fridge and use later).
- Fill each glass with 1/4 cooled Schisandra tea, 1/4 cup juice and 1/4 cup tonic water (leaving some room for ice).
- Add 5 drops of Rhodiola spagyric and stir well.
- Fill with ice and garnish with an orange or lemon slice and a sprig of rosemary (or thyme).
Enjoy good health with a touch of style!
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