Glassware: Rocks Glass
1.5 oz. Absolut Vodka
.75 oz. Apple Juice
.75 oz. Turmeric Blueberry Compote*
.25 oz. Lemon Juice
Garnish: Basil Leaf and Blueberries
Directions: Combine ingredients into a shaker and shake with ice. Use the shaker and Hawthorne strainer in one hand, and strain through a fine mesh strainer (holding with the other hand) over the fresh ice. Garnish and enjoy!
*Turmeric Blueberry Compote:
1 cup honey
1 cup water
1 tsp. Turmeric Powder
One handful (10-15) Blueberries
Crush blueberries in a saucepot and add the rest of the ingredients. Bring to a simmer, whisking everything together, and then cover and let simmer for another 15-20 minutes. Chill and fine strain to remove all of the unwanted leftover large particles.
Nothing helps wellness like a good rest. Rest and recovery are keys to wellness and achieving those conditions has become tougher over the recent years. This lovely libation may be a simple sipper, but it is packed with antioxidant rich ingredients intended to support some good old-fashioned R&R in a big way. First, we start with vodka. A greatly made vodka has the special ability to carry and enhance the flavors of each component mixed with it. In this case, the blueberries, apple and basil leaf which are power packed antioxidants. Honey and blueberries provide natural sugar, support blood pressure, and mixed all together are delicious! Turmeric is plant renowned for its rich health supportive properties, especially helping to relieve inflammation. For this cocktail, a small amount adds a bold sharp bite. Apple and lemon juices round out the profile by balancing sweet and sour. At the end of the day, a great drink can relieve some stress. With this fabulous concoction, you can Rest Easy. And in 2022, that is easily a call worth making.
