My parents are in town and I’m having a great time. It’s not as hard as you think to stick to a modified diet or what I like to call the norm when you have out of town guests, but it can be hard to watch everyone enjoying their morning coffee or an alcoholic beverage from time to time. Instead of sipping on tea and water only, try a mocktail! Using fresh juices and herbs solo or with sparkling water makes for a tasty alternative. If you are following the Autoimmune Protocol just make sure to watch how much juice you drink. If I’m going to enjoy juice in the evening I typically stay away from fruit during the day. Muddling mint with just about anything is amazing but with fresh watermelon juice you can’t go wrong. If you are in the mood to add a little something to your drink try a little gluten free vodka like Ciroc. Now I know vodka is not exactly Paleo but I think once in awhile its fine as long as you are not on the Autoimmune Protocol. Enjoy!
- 8 oz watermelon juice
- 10 mint leaves
- Optional: 4 oz sparkling water
- Optional: 1 shot gluten free vodka
- Mint stalk with leaves for garnish.
- Juice watermelon.
- Wash and remove mint leaves from stalk.
- Place mint leaves in glass and muddle.
- Add watermelon juice to a shaker with ice.
- If adding optional vodka add to shaker.
- Shake until cold and pour over muddled mint and stir.
- Top with optional sparkling water and mint stalk for garnish.