Clean Cocktails

I'm so excited to see and hear the great feedback on the EF Parties. Tonight we wrapped up the second of November's Clean Cocktail themed get-togethers. I know there are a few of you that weren't able to make it - rest assured that you can host your own EF Party. Details to be posted soon.

Check out the website for different themes and dates for the next EF Party - www.elevated-fitness.com.

Here are the lovely drinks we sampled this month. Which was your favorite?

Mocktails / Non-alcoholic

Apple Glow

from Food Network UK; modification by Elevated Fitness

1/2 honeydew melon, peeled and   

  seeded

4 oz chilled apple juice (natural 

  unfiltered or fresh cider)

4 oz white grape juice

optional: 2 oz apple-flavored vodka

In a blender, combine items and blend for approximately 1 min, until honeydew is smooth. Add a handful of ice to blender for a daiquiri-type consistency.

Black Cherry Fizz

from Elevated Fitness

* Party Favorite!

2 oz black cherry juice (Knudsen brand)

2 oz peach nectar OR

   optional: 2 oz peach-flavored rum OR
                 2 oz peach schnapps

2 oz+ seltzer water

Shake cherry juice and peach nectar (or rum) over ice. Pour in a tall glass and add seltzer water.

Carrot-Ginger Cocktail

from Food Network UK; modification by Elevated Fitness

optional 2 oz vodka

6 oz carrot juice

2 oz apple juice (natural unfiltered or fresh cider)

1/2 t. fresh-grated ginger

lime wheel for garnish

optional 1/8 t fresh nutmeg

Combine all items in a shaker over ice. Pour over ice and garnish with a lime wheel.

Cocktails

Spiced Bourbon Delight

from Food Network UK

* Party Favorite!

2 oz Maker’s Mark Bourbon

6 oz apple cider or unfiltered apple   

  juice

Fresh grated ginger, to taste

Lemon wedge for garnish

Add bourbon, apple cider and ginger to a shaker filled with ice. Shake and pour over ice in a tall glass. Garnish with lemon wedge. 

**Can also be served warm.

Mulled Wine

1 bottle dry or semi-dry red wine (Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon)

1 packet mulling spices OR

   2 whole cloves

   1/4 t ground nutmeg

   1/8 t ground cardamom

   pinch ground allspice

   1 strip fresh orange peel

   1 strip fresh lemon peel 

1/4 c sugar or sugar substitute (to 

   taste)

Combine in a large saucepan and simmer over low heat for 20 minutes. Serve with optional cinnamon stick.

Shattered Ornament

from Vin de Set, St. Louis, MO

2 oz Goldschläger

2 oz vodka

2-4 oz cranberry juice

Shake over ice and serve in a martini glass. Great for the holidays! (not such a “clean” cocktail, though...)