Blackberry Pineapple Sidecar
Healthy recipe created by Ryan Magarian, bartender and proprietor of Oven and Shaker in Portland, Ore., appeared in 101 Tropical Drinks (Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, 2013 ) by Kim Haasarud
Makes 1 drink
- 7 ripe blackberries
- 1 1/2 ounces fresh pineapple juice
- 1/2 ounce fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 ounce simple syrup*
- 1 1/2 ounces Hennessy VS cognac
- 1/2 ounce Cointreau
- Pineapple leaf and/or lemon wedge, for garnish
In a cocktail shaker, muddle the blackberries with the pineapple juice, lemon juice and simple syrup. Add the cognac and Cointreau. Top with ice and shake vigorously. Double strain into a chilled cocktail glass. Garnish with the pineapple leaf and/or lemon wedge.
*To make simple syrup boil 1 cup of water with 1 cup of sugar until sugar is dissolved. Cool before using.
Nutrition per serving: 204 calories
Exercise equivalents in minutes:
- Walk: 53
- Bike: 29
- Run: 22
- Swim: 25
- Yoga: 70
- Dance: 35
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Rhythm and Beets
Healthy recipe by mixologist and Tequila Herradura brand ambassador Mark Drew
Makes 1 drink
- 1 1/2 ounces tequila (preferably Herradura Silver)
- 2 ounces carrot juice
- 1/2 ounce ginger juice
- 1/2 ounce lemon juice
- 2 ounces beet juice
- 1 ounce apple juice
- Basil sprig and slice of golden beet, for garnish
Place all ingredients in a cocktail shaker filled with cubed ice. Shake hard and strain over ice into a tall glass. Garnish with the basil sprig and golden beet round.
Nutrition per serving: 185 calories
Exercise equivalents in minutes:
- Walk: 48
- Bike: 26
- Run: 20
- Swim: 23
- Yoga: 63
- Dance: 31
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