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Lemon-Ginger Zinger Recipe

January 8, 2015 ‐ Sylvaine HughsonPosted by ‐ Under: Recipes

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As the New Year begins, enjoy this fantastic cold cleansing drink to help you recalibrate your body and gently detox your system.

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Lemon-Ginger Zinger Beverage

Prep Time: 5 Minutes
Serves: 1 – Makes 2 1/4 cups

INGREDIENTS:

3 or 4 fresh sweet basil leaves

1-inch(2.5 cm) knob of fresh ginger, peeled

1/2 cup (125 mL) coconut water

1/4 cup (60 mL) freshly squeezed lemon juice

2 tbsp (30 mL) agave or coconut nectar (optional)

1 tbsp (15 mL) pure vanilla extract

About 3 cups (750 mL) ice cubes

DIRECTIONS:

1.  In a blender, combine all the ingredients except the ice.

2.  Add ice to about 2 inches (5 cm) above the liquid line.

3.  Blend on high speed until smooth.

~ Courtesy of Brendan Brazier – Thrive Energy Cookbook

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1 comment

  1. Carina - January 15, 2015 3:06 pm

    Great recipe~ thank you Sylvaine!

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