Spring Clean Cocktails: Nora’s Naturals Recipes

As the vibrant energy of spring fills the air, it's the perfect time to refresh and rejuvenate not just your body, but your spirit as well. What better way to welcome the season of renewal than with a selection of clean cocktails that not only taste great but also offer a burst of revitalizing ingredients? Say goodbye to heavy winter drinks and hello to these spring-inspired concoctions designed to ignite your metabolism, lower inflammation, elevate immunity, and boost beauty from the inside out. Let's dive into these revitalizing recipes!

Ignite Metabolism: The Basil Jalapeño Margarita

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup fresh-squeezed lime juice

• 1/2 large green jalapeño pepper, sliced thin

• 2 ounces silver tequila

• 2 ounces honey

• 2 tablespoons sea salt

• 2 lime wedges for garnish

• 1/4 cup muddled basil

Instructions:

• In the bottom of a pitcher, muddle the jalapeño slices and basil with the lime juice. Press down 10-12 times with a muddler.

• Add tequila and honey, stirring until thoroughly combined or until all the honey is dissolved.

• Alternatively, blend all ingredients. Garnish with fresh lime and salt.

Lower Inflammation: The Ginger Mint Margarita

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 ounces ginger simple syrup (fresh ginger is even better!)

• 1 1/2 ounces tequila

• 6 large mint leaves

• 4 tablespoons lime juice

• Zest of 1 orange (approximately 1 1/2 teaspoons)

• 2 lime wedges for garnish

Instructions:

• In a mixing glass, muddle simple syrup, tequila, and mint leaves. Pour into a glass half-filled with ice and add lime juice, orange zest, and lime wedges.

• Shake until the tin is frosted, then strain into a highball glass filled with fresh ice. Garnish with a lime wedge.

Elevate Immunity: The Tequila Sunrise

Ingredients:

• 2 oz. tequila

• 4 oz. freshly squeezed orange juice

• 1 oz. freshly squeezed grapefruit juice

• 1 tsp. organic honey

Instructions:

• Shake tequila and citrus juice well with cracked ice, then strain into a large, chilled cocktail glass.

• Add grenadine and stir gently to produce layers of oranges and reds.

Boost Beauty: The Raspberry Smash

Ingredients:

• 2 ounces tequila

• 1/4 cup muddled raspberries

• 3/4 ounce fresh lime juice

• 3/4 ounce honey

Instructions:

• Combine all ingredients in a cocktail shaker with ice.

• Shake vigorously and strain into a chilled cocktail or martini glass. Garnish with fresh raspberries.

These spring clean cocktails not only delight the senses but also nourish your body with fresh, vibrant ingredients. So, gather your friends, raise a glass, and toast to the season of renewal with these revitalizing libations. Here's to a spring filled with health, happiness, and vibrant spirits! Cheers!

Nora's Naturals Holiday Edition: Festive Cocktails with Benefits

Fa la la la la, la la la la. It is Friday and I am in a cheery mood! This holiday season has been such a blessing to me. Spending time with my family and friends, singing carols in the car and baking cookies have been filling my weekends.

In the kitchen, I have also been enjoying a variety of my holiday cocktails at happy hour. A perfect way to end my work week. All of this merriment makes me want to share this holiday deliciousness with you! Read below and watch the videos to give these holiday cocktails a try and spice up your holiday season.

Cranberry Sauced

Benefit: Immune strengthening cranberries contain high levels of vitamin C and phytonutrients to fight free radicals and lower inflammation.

Ingredients:

• 2 oz vodka

• 1/2 cup club soda

• 1/4 cup cranberries

• 1/2 cup unsweetened cranberry juice

• Splash of orange juice

• 1 tbsp orange zest

• 2 tbsp honey

Instructions

1. Combine all ingredients with 1/2 cup of ice in a shaker.

2. Shake for 30 seconds and pour into a fun glass.

3. Add the whole cranberries from the shaker (option to soak in vodka ahead of time).

4. Option to add additional orange zest to the top.

Beauty Bubbles

Benefit: Beauty boosting pomegranates contain B6, potassium and polyphenols essential for cellular turnover- brightening skin and strengthening hair.

Ingredients:

(Similar setup to Cranberry Sauced)

• 2 oz vodka

• 1/2 cup club soda

• 1/4 cup pomegranate seeds

• 1/2 cup fresh lemon squeezed

• Splash of pomegranate juice

• 1 tbsp lemon zest

• 2 tbsp honey

Instructions

1. Combine all ingredients with 1/2 cup of ice in a shaker.

2. Shake for 30 seconds and pour into a champagne glass.

3. Add the pomegranate seeds from the shaker (option to soak in vodka ahead of time).

4. Option to add additional lemon zest to the top.

Vacay Ready

Benefit: Fat burning fiber in the blood oranges slows down blood sugar spike and regulates digestion.

Ingredients:

(One large batch)

• 2 bottles of cabernet or pinot noir

• 2 cups sliced strawberries

• 2 cups apple juice

• 4 cloves

• 2 cinnamon sticks

• 1 lemon cut into wedges

• 1 lime

Instructions

1. Combine all ingredients in a pitcher.

2. Let the mixture sit in the refrigerator overnight to let the flavors seep into the wine.

Irish Exit

Benefit: Energy enhancing coffee contains chlorogenic acid; an antioxidant that increases circulation and decreases insulin secretion (essential to lower insulin for weight management and sustained energy).
Ingredients

• 2 oz bourbon

• 8 oz Nora's Naturals Coffee

• 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream

• 1/4 cup coconut cream

• 2 tbsp coconut sugar

• 1 tsp cinnamon

• 1 tsp nutmeg

Instructions

1. Combine all ingredients in a blender for 30 seconds.

2. Serve hot.

3. Optional: add whipped cream on top.