Apple and Oranges (healthy drinks)

Cant remember where you put your keys? Are your knees achy? Well there's probably an app for that, but there are also drinks for that too.

Apple juice contains antioxidants that help balance your brain and hence improves your ability to learn and remember. Orange juice contains something other than vitamin C that helps reduce joint inflammation. For more technical terms and information check out this article from realage.com.

So drinks with OJ are bountiful. The most common one being the screwdriver (OJ and Vodka). However, my favourite drink with OJ/Apple Juice is the Green Tea Gin Mojito with a splash of sunshine (I don't have a picture yet). If you're not a fan of Gin, you can really substitute any other white alcohol instead.

Step 1.

The Green Tea Gin Mojito takes some forward thinking. First you'll need to brew some green tea, and try to make it as concentrated as possible. Once you have a strong tea, put it in the fridge to cool down.

Step 2.

In a glass, muddle some mint leaves and lime with just a bit of raw sugar. Then pour in some of your chilled green tea leaving space for ice, gin, and sunshine (orange/apple juice).

Step 3.

Add your ice and juice (I prefer thick and pulpy OJ for more texture or Tropicana's Apple Juice which comes in a carton because it is rich and thick). Garnish your drink with a fresh mint leaf and a lime wheel or lime twist.

Voila, you now have a relaxing, antioxidant and anti-inflammatory cocktail! Enjoy this knowing you're doing your body well.

Apple and Oranges (healthy drinks)

Bloody Caesar Rebellion

Finding a good Bloody Caesar isn't so difficult in Toronto, but finding one that is more than just your typical Worcestershire, lime, salt, pepper, and celery caesar is more challenging. You'd probably be best off making one for yourself. When you find yourself in the mood for an indie caesar, try a few of the following ingredients. The possibilities are endless.

Dill

Pickle Juice

Paprika

Bacon strips (Garnish)

Horseradish

Wasabi

Ginger

Cucumber/vegetable infused Gin

Bitters

Jalepeno Peppers

If you find an amazing combination or if you have

any other indie ingredients, let me know about

them by posting a comment.

Thanks!

Photo Compliments of lulife

Bloody Caesar Rebellion

Night out Negroni's

I have yet to try a good negroni. It's elegant in appearance but harsh in the pallet. It's like being hit in the mouth with a fistful of feet. Composed of an ounce each of gin, sweet vermouth, and Campari then garnished with an orange and a splash of bitters, this pungent potion tastes horrible and invokes memories of Buckley's cough syrup commercials, "Tastes bad, works GOOD!" However, those who do enjoy the drink swear by it, so I'll just assume I haven't had one indie style yet. When ordering this retro drink, if your server looks at you sideways and needs to ask around to find out the recipe, change your order to a rum and coke.

Night out Negroni's