Well, we almost made it through this winter. A little more (we really hope that a little, we are tired of the dullness of the weather, we are not foggy Albion), and it will be possible to hide down jackets and boots in the closet, get light jackets or trench coats and go for a walk with a glass of coffee. But painful conditions, as they say, “protection, cancellation.” To support immunity, we prepared ideas for cool and healthy shots from vegetables and fruits. They will recharge you and help you wait for the real warm spring sun.
Universal Citrus-Vegetable Shot Recipe
These are drinks of all colors of the rainbow with a high concentration of benefits that can be alternated on different days. From vegetables, you can use any – carrots, beets, Chinese cabbage, and greens. And to give the drink a more pronounced taste, add a little sourness with the help of citrus fruits.
Number 1 – beetroot with lemon
- 1 beetroot (if possible, with leaves);
- 1 lemon;
- 1 apple.
Number 2 – carrot with turmeric
- 3 sweet carrots;
- 1 lemon;
- A piece of ginger root measuring 1 cm;
- ½ tsp turmeric.
Number 3 – Chinese cabbage with lime
- 200 g cabbage (can be replaced with spinach);
- 1 lime;
- 1 kiwi;
- Sprigs of parsley or mint;
- 2 sticks of celery.
Number 4 – ginger with lemon
- A piece of ginger root measuring 4 cm;
- 1 lemon;
- Cayenne pepper to taste;
- A few tablespoons of water.
You don’t have to peel the ginger to make vitamin shots, because many of the nutrients in it are located directly in the peel or next to it. Just like the white part of the citrus peel – although it is bitter, it contains a lot of useful things at the same time.
All 4 drinks are prepared according to the following instructions:
- Peel the fruits, and remove the core from the apples.
- Mix all ingredients until smooth in a blender.
- If necessary, add a couple of tablespoons of water.
- Strain through a sieve.
Fruit and berry vitamin cocktails
And these drinks not only help strengthen the immune system and tone the body, which is especially important after winter but also delights with a pleasant taste.
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Carrot fresh with blueberries
- 1 large sweet carrot;
- A glass of frozen blueberries;
- 100 ml of water.
Step-by-step preparation:
- Peel the carrots, cut them into pieces, and chop them in a blender.
- Add blueberries, and water and pass through a blender again.
- Strain through a sieve.
You can complement the carrot-blueberry flavor with cinnamon and half a teaspoon of honey.
Strawberry Grapefruit Mint Cocktail
- 250 g strawberries (you can take frozen);
- 1 large grapefruit;
- A small piece of ginger root;
- A few leaves of fresh mint;
- 200 ml of water.
How to cook:
- Peel grapefruit, and wash strawberries. Cut everything into pieces.
- Add the rest of the ingredients and mix in a blender.
- If desired, a little natural vanilla can be added to the drink.
Cucumber Lime Cocktail
- 2 cucumbers;
- 1 lime;
- A few parsley leaves;
- 100 ml of water.
Cooking:
- Cut the cucumber into slices, and squeeze the juice from the lime.
- Add parsley leaves and grind everything in a blender.
- Add water and mix again with a blender.
Healthy Shots
4 citrus drink
- 3 oranges;
- 2 limes;
- 3 tangerines;
- 1 lemon;
- 1 large apple;
- 1 tablespoon honey.
How to cook:
- Pass all fruits through a juicer.
- Add honey, and mix. And you can enjoy it!
Fruit and almond drink
- 2 apples;
- 3 kiwis;
- 2 ripe mangoes;
- 4 almond nuts;
- 1 st. l. sunflower seeds.
Cooking:
- Remove pits and skins from fruits.
- Place in a blender bowl along with the seeds and almonds. Stir thoroughly.
Viburnum and marjoram cocktail
- 2 glasses of frozen viburnum;
- 5 st. l. dried marjoram;
- 1 st. l. honey.
How to cook:
- Pour marjoram with hot water and leave for 20 minutes.
- Place viburnum in a saucepan and crush a little with a fork. Pour boiling water over and leave for 10 minutes.
- Strain and mix the resulting mixture. Add honey and enjoy.
Favorite tea with cranberries and nuts
- 200 g frozen cranberries;
- 1 apple;
- ⅓ cup walnuts;
- Honey to taste;
- 200 ml of water;
- A cup of your favorite tea.
Cooking step by step:
- Grind nuts in a blender.
- Cut apples into pieces. Mix cranberries with honey.
- Put everything in a saucepan, pour boiling water, and bring to a boil.
- As soon as it boils – turn off the heat, leave for 20 minutes. and pour it into a glass bottle.
The drink should be stored in the refrigerator and added to your favorite tea in the morning and/or evening.
Spring is a wonderful time, inspiring new achievements, but this requires vigor and strength. Please your inner healthy lifestyle with healthy cocktails – they will help replenish vitamin reserves and energize you.
