Healthy drinks7/23/2023 Prepare Herb Syrup with Mint: In a small saucepan combine sugar and water. Optional garnish: 2 halved fresh strawberries, small sprig of fresh mintĬook’s notes: If you don’t have seltzer, you can substitute soda water or sparkling water. The syrups can be stored airtight in the refrigerator for up to 1 month.Ģ teaspoons Berry Syrup with Strawberries Although they rely on sugar for sweetness, the amount of sugar is small compared to many bottled beverages. Yield: One serving, plus leftover soda syrupsĬook’s notes: The following recipes for syrups each make about 16 servings. Once the ingredients are in the glass, it is important to stir the drink gently, to avoid knocking out all the bubbles. The already sweetened herb and berry syrups combine with seltzer to create a colorful drink that tastes like sparkling, cool strawberry. (Courtesy of America’s Test Kitchen) Strawberry-Mint Sodaīy mixing and matching soda syrups, custom blends can be created to satisfy anyone’s sweet tooth. Strawberry-Mint Soda is made by making syrups with water, sugar and either mint leaves or strawberries and then combining that with seltzer. Yes, some of these thirst-quenchers are smoothies, but others are juice combos, teas, kombuchas, infused waters and broths. They contend that making them from scratch offers more control over ingredients choices and in the process reduces costs. “The Complete Guide to Healthy Drinks” (America’s Test Kitchen, $27.99) is loaded with drinks that showcase a vast variety of flavors and textures. The chefs at America’s Test Kitchen put their heads together and tried a variety of techniques to perfect recipes that are easy to prepare, creating libations that showcase fruits and vegetables. There are endless combinations of nutrient-packed ingredients that can contribute to a healthy beverage. Powerhouse beverages reach beyond blender-whirled concoctions. Beneficial drinks, healthful and delicious, aren’t limited to smoothies, although I appreciate that almost any fruit and many vegetables can be snuck into those blended beauties and they still taste good.
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