The Life Jacket Mock-tail
Welcome to another addition to my new series of large batch mocktail recipes called “Magic Mocktails!”. This series is focused on meal prepping mocktail concentrates to keep in the fridge for a quick refreshment that is always on hand this summer. I was inspired to create this series for those moments when it’s really hot out and all you want is a cold refreshing drink…. besides bubbly water. No offensive to cold water, I’m just looking for something more! I wanted to make it simple and easy to have pre-made prepared mocktail concentrates in the fridge for just yourself over a few days, or for a late afternoon BBQ with friends. Something delicious with simple ingredients, and quick to whip up in a jiffy.
The life jacket mocktail was inspired to help the ladies or people with periods pull you up and out of your slump during that time of the month and to enjoy as many moments as you can this summer. And it was inspired to help promote overall wellness of women’s hormones and more awareness on their period pains. On average around 80% of women experience period pain and any way we can help minimize their symptoms, the better off for everyone. With that in mind, I’ve teamed up with Elix Healing who specializes in hormone health and has a team of experts, doctors, nutritionists, herbalists, and healers to bring you this period happy mocktail.
For those experiencing painful periods, things like staying away from alcohol, leaning into foods like ginger and high surges of vitamin C like pineapple can help minimize monthly symptoms. To add even more healthy hormone promoting properties, we are adding a serving of Elix “Daily Harmony” and “Cycle Balance” to each glass for that extra boost for your body. The blend of herbs and spices together have been proven to help reduce period pain symptoms. As of a recently there was a clinical trial concerning Elix products.
The clinical trial proved two things:
every cycle is unique and needs to be treated in a non uniform way
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) can effectively treat underlying menstrual conditions.
That means the 700 million people who suffer from period symptoms globally no longer have to. And that is music to our ears. Trial participants who used Cycle Balance over a three-month period saw:
90% Improvement in PMS & menstrual symptoms overall
87% ease in symptoms
85% better regulation of cycle
82% reduction in premenstrual & menstrual cramps
80% fewer mood swings
80% canceled fewer plans & felt more productive
Not only that, but Elix is in the process of a brand new clinical trial specifically for those who suffer with PCOS. I can’t wait to see the results on that one!
All in all, using this in your Life Jacket mocktail will be sure to help pull you up and out of your period pains!
This magic mocktail pitcher is:
hormone healing
cool and refreshing
perfect for BBQ’s & parties
a concentrate for multiple servings
a non-alcoholic cocktail
Save this recipe and don’t forget to tag me @chef_bai over on instagram when you make this amazing mocktail this summer!
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Makes one 64oz Pitcher:
The Goods:
1 pineapple, juiced (18oz)
3/4 cup whole ginger, juiced (2-4oz)
cherry apple cider (48oz)
2 blood oranges, sliced
For the garnish:
soda water floater
Elix Daily Harmony serving (per glass)
Elix Cycle Balance serving (per glass)
1 whole cherry
The Method:
First off, prep your fruit juice. Juice the ginger first, then I juice the pineapple, and then slice the oranges.
Grab a large pitcher and add your pineapple juice, ginger juice, cherry apple cider, orange slices, and stir with a long spoon until everything is fully mixed.
To serve grab your wine glasses and fill with ice. Pour your life jacket mocktail into each glass about 3/4 full. Top the with soda water all the way to the rim. Garnish with a whole cherry. Enjoy immediately while you have ice!
Keep a cap on the pitcher and store in the fridge for 4-6 days. Pour yourself a cooling refreshment this summer when the temperatures get hot. Perfect mocktail meal prep for the week ahead or for your next get together or party!
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