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Salty Saketini

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Looking to jazz up your Christmas cocktail, but not ready for the hard stuff? I’ve got the perfect savory drink for you – the Salty Saketini.

After a recent visit to Japan, I became close friends with rice wine… more commonly known as sake. My whole drinking life I thought I despised this wine simply because of the way I was drinking it. You see, sake is meant to be enjoyed in it’s most pure state… not dumped in a jug of beer!

I also learned that it’s best enjoyed cold, ice cold.

PLUS – there’s some good news when it comes to sake. When consumed in moderation, sake is said to help moisturize your skin, prevent high blood pressure and reduce the risk of cancer.

So roll-up your sleeves and break out that cocktail shaker. You’re ready for your next detox-retox cocktail.

saketini ingredients

saketini recipe

Salty Saketini Recipe

What You’ll Need:

  • Ice
  • Dry sake
  • Lime
  • Salt

What You’ll Do:

  • Chill preferred glass in freezer for several minutes (don’t leave it in too long!)
  • While it’s chilling, fill up 2/3 of cocktail shaker with ice
  • Add ~4 oz of sake in shaker along with the juice of half a lime; shake
  • Remove glass from freezer and dip rim in salt
  • Pour shaken mixture in class, garnish with lime… and finish with a festive straw!

Blueberry Ginger Vodka Soda

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This cocktail hour is calling for a blueberry ginger vodka soda.

Blueberry Ginger Vodka Soda

Let’s start with the classic vodka soda. It’s my go-to drink when I don’t want beer, wine or a terrible hangover. Yes, it’s low-calorie and offers some hydration while you dehydrate, but let’s face it, it’s boring. Lame. Brings nothing to the table. SO – let’s spice (and sweeten!) it up for this detox-retox recipe.

According to Dr. Joseph Mercola, the antioxidants in blueberries help “neutralize harmful free radicals that can lead to cancer and other serious diseases.” They’re also packed with vitamin C – helping to fight off infection. Ginger is a natural aid to an upset stomach and great for beating that bloat. Put together, and you have quite the dynamic duo. Mix it with vodka and it’s party-time! Seriously, this drink deserves to wear a superhero cape.

Blueberry Ginger Vodka Soda

What you’ll need:

  • 2 oz of vodka (again, I like Tito’s)
  • six blueberries
  • 1/2 tbsp of grated ginger
  • juice of half a lime
  • sparkling water & ice

What you’ll do:

  • Muddle blueberries and ginger at bottom of glass (if you’re a normal human and don’t have a muddler lying around, here’s a trick: try a spoon! It will do the exact same thing.). Be sure to get the juices out of the root ‘n fruit.
  • Add 2 oz of vodka
  • Juice of half a lime and stir it all together.
  • Add ice and top with La Croix (because it’s having a moment, people)