A few years ago I stayed at a hotel in Austin, Texas during a conference. I don’t remember everything (ok, anything!) that I learned at that conference, but I will never forget the ingredients for the most rejuvenating beverage.
My friend and I rode the elevator down to the exercise room with several gentlemen who were carrying red plastic cups – you know the kind that college kids drink beer from? I was surprised to see that walk around so freely with alcoholic beverages. It wasn’t until after we had worked out, that I saw the ‘beverage’ tank. Floating in twenty gallons of water were sliced oranges, red grapefruits, lemons, cucumbers, and ice. Not too sweet with just a pinch of tart from the lemons, I have continued to make this drink since. With the citrus fruits, there are loads of vitamins (especially C) for maintaining good health, plus there isn’t any sugar added. Here’s the best part… my kids will drink it. After the water is gone, they have the fruit to munch on. (If your kids prefer something sweeter, add a drop or two of liquid stevia - a natural herb).
For a bubbly treat, we replace the water with sparkling mineral water.
Feeling a little low in during these last cloudy winter days? Give it a try. And let me know what you think!
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