So many smoothies that are featured every day on Instagram inspire me to try my own recipe. There are some that use methods that have
some awesome health benefits. I decided
to make up this savory smoothie, and - oh baby, I nailed it! I call it the Mocktail Mary because it tastes
like a Bloody Mary, but has absolutely no alcohol in it which makes it a great
morning brunch drink or before dinner appetizer, even if you are avoiding the
typical cocktail hour ritual. This recipe is a great
way to squeeze more vegetables into your diet and does not have the sweet fruit
that so many smoothie recipes call for.
Ok, here goes:
I rough chop my veggies and put them on a pie plate. I put the plate in the freezer for about an
hour. This quick freeze helps the
chopped veggies liquefy easily in the blender and the concoction will become
frosty and thick like a smoothie.
1/2 a peeled Cucumber
Two ribs of Celery
1/2 a Red Bell Pepper (Yellow is good too)
1 thin slice Jalapeño Pepper
Three slices of Red Cabbage
Two small Tomatoes
Freeze, then put them in the blender and let them thaw for a
few minutes.
Juice of two Fresh Limes
2 Tablespoons of Apple Cider Vinegar (Use the real stuff,
it's good for you!)
A dash of Balsamic vinegar (the vinegars are what makes it
taste boozy.)
2 teaspoons of Tabasco Sauce (adjust to taste)
1 Cup of Trader Joe's brand Low Sodium Garden Patch Juice.
Salt and Pepper to taste.
Blend it up and spoon it into two 8-ounce glasses.
Garnish with Baby Beet Leaves, Baby Kale Leaves, Lime
Slices, and Chervil.
(Or whatever edibles you have growing in the garden, like
Parsley or Thyme).
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