Mocktail: Hibiscus Bloom Elixir
Recipe provided by Samsara Energy & Wellness Center
INGREDIENTS
2 oz strong-brewed, chilled hibiscus tea (sour and cooling, antioxidant rich, and tart, which supports the liver)
1 oz fresh lemon juice (amplifies liver-supporting acidity)
1 tsp honey or 1/2 oz honey syrup (creates smooth and grounding element)
1/2 oz cucumber juice (cooling and refreshing to balance summer heat)
2 oz sparkling water (lifts and disperses)
3-4 mint leaves (cooling and refreshing to balance summer heat)
INSTRUCTIONS
• Gently muddle mint with lemon juice and honey
• Add hibiscus tea and cucumber juice
• Shake lightly with ice
• Strain into a stemmed glass
• Top with sparkling water
• Stir gently to blend
• Add garnish of choice: fresh mint, thin cucumber ribbon, and/or lemon twist
Cocktail: The Golden Hour
Recipe provided by Curamia Tequlia
INGREDIENTS
1 1/2 oz Curamia Blanco Tequila
3/4 oz fresh lime juice
1/2 oz turmeric honey syrup (recipe below)
1/4 oz agave nectar (optional)
2 dashes orange bitters (optional)
For the Turmeric Honey Syrup
1 cup honey
1 cup water
1-2 tbsp fresh turmeric (grated) or 1-2 tsp ground turmeric
Small piece of fresh ginger (optional)
Strip of orange peel (optional)
INSTRUCTIONS
• Add the honey and water to a pot and bring to a simmer. Add turmeric, ginger, and orange peel and let simmer for 5–10 minutes. Strain and store in the refrigerator.
• Combine all ingredients in a shaker with ice. Shake, then strain it into a glass with ice.
Canned Cocktail: Lucky One Sweet Tea
Dave Portnoy is a fan of Saratoga Springs; the Barstool president even has a house on Fifth Avenue near the Oklahoma Training Track. And this summer, he’s bringing a new drink to the Spa City and beyond.
Following the success of Lucky One Lemonade, which features his rescue dog, Miss Peaches, on the packaging, Dave is back with a new beverage to help rescue pups find their forever home. Lucky One Sweet Tea is a non-carbonated, canned tea-and-vodka concoction that comes in four varieties: original, half & half, peach, and raspberry. Like Lucky One Lemonade, a portion of Lucky One Sweet Tea proceeds will be donated to organizations including Best Friends Animal Society and Lifeline Animal Project.
Matcha: Matcha Spritz
Recipe provided by golde.co
INGREDIENTS
2 tsp Golde Pure Matcha powder
1 oz warm water
Maple syrup or honey (optional)
Sparkling water
INSTRUCTIONS
• Pour warm water over matcha powder
• Whisk until frothy
• Add sweetener, if desired
• Pour over ice and top with sparkling water
Water: A Hydration Revelation
Single-use water bottles are getting a whole lot greener—and the 518 is leading the charge.
Spirit Water: Locally rooted in the Capital Region, Spirit Water was born when the Tronco family couldn’t find a bottled water brand that aligned with their values…so they decided to create one themselves. Spirit Water comes packaged in infinitely recyclable aluminum bottles that help keep plastic out of the ocean.
JUST Water: The brainchild of Jaden Smith and Glens Falls native Drew FitzGerald, JUST is 100 percent mountain-sourced spring water that comes in cartons made from Forest Stewardship Council–certified forests. They also serve sparkling water in aluminum bottles.
Realm Artesian Water: The new kid on the block, Realm Artesian Water announced this April that it was officially shipping nationwide from its Clifton Park bottling facility. The naturally alkaline water, sourced from deep within the Adirondack aquifer, is bottled exclusively in glass, the gold standard in recyclability.
