tran·quil
adjective
free from disturbance; calm.
a deliciously intoxicating drink, minus the alcohol; diminishes social anxiety, nourishes the gut, hydrates the body, and soothes the nervous system.
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a deliciously intoxicating drink, minus the alcohol; diminishes social anxiety, nourishes the gut, hydrates the body, and soothes the nervous system. |
TRANQUIL MOCKTAIL
You don’t need alcohol in order to wind down or let loose, be social, and have a good time ;)
This tranquil mocktail is perfect for those who experience social anxiety or anxiety in general, and those who are sober-curious or wish to sustain from drinking alcohol.
I made this drink for the first time with a good friend of mine, and it was so delicious I had to share it with the world. We spent a good hour raving about how amazing it was as we were sipping it. Not only was the taste and aroma incredible, but it blissed us out for the entire night. We were laughing and just enjoying our time, and in my opinion it absolutely has wine nights beat, with this short and simple creation to have fun making together that won’t leave a gross groggy feeling in the morning.
Adding herbal extracts to drinks like this is a great and much more fun way of taking them.
some good occasions for this mocktail are:
-knocking nerves before a date or event
-wanting to take the edge off after a long day
-being in a social environment where everyone else will be drinking alcohol & you don’t want to but you still wish to enjoy a drink and have fun
-experiencing anxiety about being in either a social or highly stimulating environment
-casual girls night in or before a fun night out
The calming effects of this drink come from the syrup and our two herbal tinctures added in; Quietude contains herbs like Kava, Motherwort, and Passionflower, calming the heart and mind while gently promoting a feeling of euphoria. Restore contains a blend of nervous system soothing herbs like Lemon Balm, Milky Oats, Lavender, and Tulsi as an adaptogen. The syrup adds even more tranquility with the extra hint of lavender and tulsi.
The rest of the fresh ingredients in the drink are also nourishing and hydrating for the body, making it the perfect way to enjoy a day or night, without having to worry about the negative effects that come with alcohol.
Enjoy how you feel after this amazing treat!
HOW TO MAKE IT
INGREDIENTS:
Blueberries
Sparkling water or soda of choice; I prefer Olipop lemon lime or ginger lemon flavor
Fresh lemon or lemon juice
Fresh Basil Leaf
Fresh Mint Leaf
Lavender Tulsi Honey Syrup (food grade lavender flowers, honey, water, dried tulsi holy basil)
Head here to grab our Tranquil Mocktail kit that includes organic dried Lavender & Tulsi blend, Queitude Tincture, and Restore Elixir.
I don’t use exact measurements for this recipe, as it will change depending on the amount of people this drink is being made for.
If you are making this beverage available in a large punch bowl or pitcher at a gathering, I recommend adding the liquid extracts separately to each individual drink to ensure the dosage is accurate for each person.
STEPS:
Making the Lavender Tulsi Honey Syrup
put 3-4 TBSP of Lavender Tulsi blend in a 16oz jar. If you don’t have this blend, food grade lavender flowers on their own will work great. warm 1 cup of water on low heat then add to the jar with the herbs. Let cool slightly before adding 1 cup of honey, then shake and let sit for 1-1.5 hours. Strain the herbs and place the syrup back in to the jar and store in the fridge for up to a month.
TIP: once you strain the herbs, store them in their own jar to be used again & make a sweet herbal tea with them :) - 1 tablespoon herb per one cup water ratio.
Then…
Meddle or squish blueberries in a bowl with finely chopped basil leaf then add freshly squeezed lemon juice.
Add a layer of this delicious & aromatic mixture to the bottom of a glass, then add ice.
Add as much of the herbal honey syrup as your heart desires.
Fill the rest of the glass with sparkling water of choice
Add 1 full dropper of Quietude Tincture & 1 full dropper of Restore Elixir
Stir the goodness all together
Garnish with Lemon slice & fresh mint leaf if desired