Basil Vodka Lemonade

Great Refreshing Summer Time Drink
We made this down at the beach in Pawley's Island and it was simply delicious.


Simple Syrup:
1/2 cup water
3/4 cups sugar (I use Xylosweet brand of Xylitol - natural, nonsugar sweetner made from birch trees)
1 bunch Fresh Basil leaves


Lemonade:
1 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 8-9 lemons)
1 cup Premium Vodka
1 cup ice
1 cup + 1 tablespoon basil syrup
Lemon wedges, for garnish


To make Syrup:  In a small saucepan, over med-high heat, cook sugar and water, stirring well, until dissolved, about 5 minutes.  Turn off heat & add basil leaves, let steep until cool.  Meanwhile, add fresh lemon juice, water, vodka, ice cubes and cooled basil syrup to pitcher and stir well.  Serve over ice in highball glasses with lemon wedge for garnish.


Tip:  If premixing, don't add ice until ready to serve, so it doesn't water down the mixture.  Freeze some lemonade (minus vodka) in ice cube trays and serve with the drink for an even tangier concoction.


Recipe found in Charlotte Home and Garden Magazine - Gourmet on the Go

Food & Mood Solutions * B-Vitamins

Don't forget to take your B Vitamins!!!!  or your mood could suffer!

Ok.   So I am reading my Food-Mood Solution book and EVERY SINGLE one of these symptoms says to increase your B-Complex.


When you need a little boost for:

Distractibility:  High-potency B-complex + Omega Fish Oils + GABA

Down days:  Vitamin B-12 plus tyrosine

Fatigue: High-potency B-complex + extra vitamin B1 

Fuzzy Thinking & Spaciness:  High-potency B-complex + Vitamin B1 + B12 + Omega Fish Oils

and on goes the list......

Impatience

Impulsiveness

Irritability, Anger, Agressiveness

Moodiness

Premenstral Moodiness

Stress


Take a B's Everybody!

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The Super B-12 are Awesome  If you want even more energy & good mood!

Try the ENERGY NOW vitamins and you will be buzzing naturally all day long! :)

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Today's Salad ... Romaine w/ toasted Almonds, Gouda & Mandarin Oranges

2 sm organic heads of Romaine lettuce
sliced Almonds (you can purchase these already sliced)
block of Gouda cheese
small can mandarin oranges
Brianna's Poppy Seed Dressing

So Easy!
Cut Romaine lettuce into small pieces (leaving top green leafy part to the side)
Slice Gouda cheese into 1/2 inch chunks
Place almond slices in toaster over tray - toast until lightly brown
Drain mandarin oranges over sink

Place all contents into large salad bowl
Toss and Top with Brianna's Poppy Seed Dressing

Healthy, Sweet and Simply Delicious!