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ADULT ANTIOXIDANTS
Drink your vitamins with nine good-for-you cocktails BY ALISON BAILIN BATZ
Just because you’ve resolved to be healthier in the new year doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice happy hour! Turns out some local spots are serving up cocktails that contain hidden health benefits, with ingredients like aloe vera and vitamin C. So, drink up – doctor’s orders! BITTER & TWISTED COCKTAIL PARLOUR Cocktail: Lovefruit Medley, made with housemade strawberry and pineapple vodkas mixed with fresh watermelon, lemon and cranberry juices, and finished with strawberry candy syrup. Beverage benefits: Full of fresh fruit, this refreshing cocktail packs a punch with antioxidants, plus overall health benefits from the cranberry juice. Cost: $11 Info: www.bitterandtwistedaz.com.
THE CLEVER KOI Cocktail: Sour Times, made with Handyman Old Tom Gin, lavender honey, lemon, limes, blackberries and sage. Beverage benefits: The lavender honey is antibacterial, reduces cough and throat irritation, and is great for your skin as well. Plus, blackberries contain one of the highest antioxidant levels of any fruit. Cost: $11 Info: www.thecleverkoi.com.
THE MARKET RESTAURANT + BAR Cocktail: Raspberry + Goji Tonic, made with AZ Distilling Co. Commerce Gin, AZ Bitters Lab Orange Sunshine, pure aloe vera juice, raspberry goji syrup, honey water, basil leaves, Kombucha and cava. Beverage benefits: Goji berries contain all essential amino acids, have the highest concentration of protein of any fruit, and are loaded with vitamin C, fiber, and carotenoids. Cost: $10 Info: www.themarketphx.com.
POMELO AT THE ORCHARD Cocktail: Bellissimo, made with Pomelo Vodka, blackberry thyme syrup, fresh grapefruit juice and sparkling wine. Beverage benefits: Blackberries are rich in vitamin C and bioflavonoids as well as low in sodium. Thyme also has both vitamins A and C. Cost: $9 Info: www.pomelophx.com.
TRUE FOOD KITCHEN Cocktail: Chamomile Cooler, made with clover honey, chamomile-infused gin and topped with a sliced orange. Beverage benefits: Not only is the clover honey that is used to sweeten this drink a great source of potassium, iron and Vitamin B, but the chamomile also helps boost the immune system and has anti-inflammatory properties. Cost: $10 Info: www.truefoodkitchen.com.
DESOTO CENTRAL MARKET Cocktail: Heirloom Martini, made with Uncle Val’s Peppered Gin, Zucca Amaro, heirloom tomato, basil and lemon. Beverage benefits: This “garden in a glass” boasts vitamins A, C and K as well as manganese, potassium, calcium, iron, folate, magnesium and omega-3 fatty acids. Cost: $11 Info: www.desotocentralmarket.com.
WINDSOR Cocktail: No. 4, made with gin, fresh grapefruit, hop bitters and cardamom syrup. Beverage benefits: Grapefruit is a natural way to clear up skin and lower blood pressure, while cardamom is great for your stomach as it helps combat digestive issues including nausea, heartburn, and bloating. Cost: $10.50 Info: www.windsoraz.com.
TACO GUILD Cocktail: Founder’s Guayaba, made with Herradura Double Barrel Reposado Tequila, guava, rosemary and limes. Beverage benefits: Guava, a super fruit, has more vitamin C than any other fruit as well as vitamin A, folate, lycopene and antioxidants that are beneficial for your skin. Cost: $9.95 Info: www.tacoguild.com.
STEAK 44 Cocktail: Strawberry Basil Smash, made with Basil Hayden’s Bourbon, muddled strawberries, muddled basil, agave and fresh lemon juice. Beverage benefits: The strawberries are a light but flavorful part of this cocktail that have a high level of antioxidants. The fresh basil is good source of vitamins C and K. Cost: $17 Info: www.steak44.com.
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| JANUARY 2017