DRINK IT

Bruised berries?  Leftover lemons?  Limp cucumbers?  Can’t figure out what to do with all that mint or ginger root you bought for that one recipe?  Ok, no more questions...

Slice them, tear them, crush them and throw them in a pitcher of water to break the hydration monotony.

Infusions of the moment:

Strawberries and lemon (fresh or frozen berries)

Cucumber and mint

Ginger and orange

          Slice ginger into rounds and (carefully) bruise with            bottom of knife handle

Add sparkling water or brewed green tea, too.  Other berries would also work, but strawberries seem to provide the best flavor. 

Off course, any of these would make fantastic martinis or mixed drinks.  Vodka, gin, rum…Sweeten with agave and stick to sparkling water in lieu of junk drink mixers and diet soda. 

I’m pretty sure you can figure out the proportions that work for you.  Practice makes perfect.


Enjoy!
MJM