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Whether you're doing dry January or just trying to drink less in general, it can be such a bummer to drink water when your friends or co-workers are knocking back cocktails. We never want you to miss out on any fun, so we created four superfood, super-functional cocktails—all without a drop of alcohol. When your friends are nursing a hangover, you'll be relishing your turmeric-inspired glow or enjoy the gut-soothing benefits of your piña colada. Bottoms up!
Anti-Inflammatory Turmeric Lavender Bee's Knees
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1 tablespoon honey
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1 teaspoon culinary lavender
- 1 cup filtered water
- Handful of ice cubes
Method
- In the bottom of a cocktail shaker or glass, muddle the lavender (you can use a muddler or the back of a wooden spoon) until it's crumbled apart.
- Add turmeric, lemon, honey, and lavender, and shake or stir well, until all ingredients are combined (if using a shaker, add ice; if not, wait till the next step).
- Strain and serve cold (over ice if you weren't using a shaker) with a sprig of lavender for garnish.
3-Ingredient Gut-Soothing Piña Colada
Ingredients
- ¾ cup canned coconut milk (warmed or blended, if separated)
- 2 cups cubed pineapple
- Handful of ice cubes
Method
Blend all ingredients until smooth. Serve with a brightly colored umbrella straw, if desired.
Glowing Skin-Inducing Spicy Citrus Sipper
Ingredients
- Juice from 1 lime
- Juice from 1 orange
- ½ teaspoon ground smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 cup seltzer
- Handful of ice cubes
Method
- At the bottom of a tall glass combine lime and orange juices, paprika, ginger, and honey, and mix with long spoon.
- Add seltzer and ice and mix again. Top with slice of lime.
Super-Calming Rose Hot Toddy
Ingredients
- 1 cup filtered water
- 1 chamomile tea bag
- 1 teaspoon rose water
- 1 teaspoon honey
Method
- Boil water. Steep tea for 6 or 7 minutes (you want it to be strong) and then discard.
- Stir in rose water and honey and drink immediately.
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