Citrus Strawberry Vanilla Mocktail
This is the perfect recipe to make the most of strawberry season!
6 ingredients · 5 minutes · 2 servings
It’s almost the weekend, time to sit back & INCREASE our stress with a glass of wine, refreshing cocktail or beer. Yes, you read that right. Drinking to relax is counterproductive because it increases our cortisol (our main stress hormone).
When we experience stress, fear or anxiety, our cortisol levels rise to protect us. It increases our focus, blood sugar & blood pressure and slows ‘non-critical’ functions like digestion & reproduction.
So how does the body differentiate between an acute stress like running from a tiger & the chronic stress we can feel from having a schedule packed with work, kids’ soccer practice, maintaining a home & helping our aging parents? It doesn’t. And in turn, chronic stress can mess with our weight, digestion, mental wellness & overall health.
Since I struggle with high cortisol, I’ve been busy coming up with mocktails I truly enjoy to help reduce my alcohol intake & my cortisol. Join me this weekend in sipping on this tasty & refreshing mocktail!
Directions
Combine everything but the ice & soda in a blender & blend until smooth.
Pour into a glass filled with ice & top with soda. Enjoy!
Ingredients
1 cup fresh strawberries (when in season, use frozen if not)
1 ½ oz lemon juice, freshly squeezed + lemon zest from 1 lemon
½ tsp vanilla extract
¼ tsp stevia, to taste
Soda to top
Ice
Notes
Garnish - This looks great with a sprig of mint, a lemon wheel or a slice of orange!
