5 cocktails from your juicer: Bottoms up

5 cocktails from your juicer

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Momof2children Nov 02 2012 at 9:40 AM

I have a kale & parsnip recipe for you all...don't laugh...this is an AMAZING (and healthy) drink: 1 cup (8 ounces) freshly squeezed kale juice, from about 1 1/2 pounds kale 1/2 cup (4 ounces) parsnip juice, from about 4 peeled parsnips 1/2 cup (4 ounces) fresh apple juice, from 4 large (or up to 8 small) green apples 4 teaspoons juice from 1 lime (more or less to taste) 1/4 cup (2 ounces) mint juice, from about 12 ounces mint leaves (about 2 large bunches) Garnish: mint

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sprig and lime wedge Then.... Mix kale juice, parsnip juice, apple juice, lime juice, and mint juice well. Serve on ice with mint and lime wedge garnish.

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mcleodglen Sep 27 2012 at 4:20 PM

Tasty. But i'd rather just eat the fresh fruit instead.

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JaxBass Sep 27 2012 at 10:06 AM

Ha that's funny, I just wrote a blog post about this exact thing (along with making smoothies and drinking green tea). You can read it at: http://www.mnn.com/communityblogs/jaxbass/drink-yourself-healthy-the-ben...

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Bottoms up

Many kitchens come equipped with a few too many gadgets, courtesy of late-night shopping habits. A lot of health-conscious eaters are no exception, purchasing home-juicing machines on impulse with visions of cleanses and fruit shakes dancing in their heads. Unfortunately, juicing machines are a bit like stationary bikes. Since elbow grease is required, healthy recipes get jettisoned in favor of convenience.

Rather than designate juicers to some dark corner, think how much better cocktails and coolers can taste using the freshest ingredients possible, incorporating the natural sweetness of fruits and vegetables instead of unnecessary additives and corn syrup. The next time you're looking for a relaxing beverage, try one of these juicer-inspired cocktails and coolers. (Text: Enrique Gili)