3 Easy Mocktail Recipes To Try This Summer (Gluten Free, Sugar Free, Dietitian-Approved)
It’s Mock o’Clock!
I love me a mocktail, it benefits my gut health SO MUCH MORE than a cocktail…not only because alcohol is a known gut irritant, but also because my mocktail recipes NOURISH my body with minerals (like whole food sodium and potassium) while also invigorating and fortifying my digestive health with the addition of bitters.
PS: My mocks are purposely designed to be lower in sugar (zero added/refined sugs) to keep your energy feeling balanced (different from most of the mocktails out on the town & in stores).
Grab a glass and some ice cubes, and let’s get mockin’ :).
It’s Mock O’Clock!
My Top 3 Easy Mocktail Recipes To Try This Summer (pictured above in order):
Each recipe = 1 serving
The Gingy
Are you a ginger lover like me? This baby is for you! It’s also great for supporting healthy bowel movements..the ginger is a carminative (gas and bloat reducer) and the coconut water is rich in potassium - helpful for (gently!) movin’ things along ;).
juice of 1 lime (add more if you like it extra lime-y like me)
1/4 cup fresh ginger juice (I blend ginger root + water and strain through a sieve)
1/2 cup coconut water
15-20 drops (~1/2 mL) orange bitters of choice (I use my own hehe)
pinch of salt
sparkling water
The Carrot Top
Carrot juice is sneaky high in both sodium and potassium - these powerhouse macrominerals = the first step in supporting your adrenals (stress organs) when it comes to thinking about minerals. I love the lightly sweet flavor and bright color of this one!
1/3 cup fresh squeezed orange juice
1/2 cup carrot juice
1/4 cup lime juice
15-20 drops bitters of choice
pinch of salt
sparkling water
The Cranbiscus
Cranberry…a winner for your gut health in that it’s considered a bitter food AND a polyphenol (gut-healing antioxidant). This one’s uber refreshing and you can get creative with different herbs or added citrus juice as you like!
1/3 cup hibiscus tea (I use 2 tea bags and infuse in 16 oz for a strong tea)
1/4 cup 100% cranberry juice
Small handful of fresh mint (muddle at the bottom)
20-25 drops bitters (I use my own cranberry bitters & I like this one extra bitter, use less for a sweeter bev)
garnish with lime or lemon
sparkling water
‘How to’ for each recipe:
Combine all ingredients in your favorite glass
Add ice and give it a stir! Fill to the top of the glass with bubbly or add more bubbly if you like a more diluted bevvie.
PS: use organic juices that aren’t from concentrate for all and pair with a meal if you have blood sugar concerns. Recommend Lakewood brand juice or fresh squeezed. I recommend Mountain Valley Sparkling water.
