Holyballsholyballsholyballs. This week is going by SO fast and it’s only Tuesday. I’m freaking the tits out. I have shopping to do, phone calls and Skype calls to make, cooking to prep, appointments to attend, classes to coach, and workouts to sweat through…all before I jet set to Costa Rica then to Dallas. I’ve already mentioned this stuff in last weeks blog posts, but I’m seriously crapping my pants with nerves and anxiety. So much to do! Blahhhhhhhh!
Luckily, by Friday I’ll be in Costa Rica, sipping on a cocktail, eating plantains, and exploring all the sights with my husband. We are off to celebrate our 1 year anniversary of getting married in Jamaica! I can’t believe it’s already been a year. It’s seriously so insane how quickly it goes by! It was such an easy year and transition into married life, so I definitely can’t wait to see what year 2 brings. I’m hoping it brings more travel, but at the same time…a new puppy. We keep talking about getting a second dog, but I seem to always be out of town at this point. And I already dealt with the constant puppy pee stains (luckily not in my own house) and I’m not so sure I’m ready for that again. It’s just like how people have multiple kids…they forget how much it sucked when they were babies and crapped and cried everywhere…so they have more once they’ve forgotten. I’m not sure I want to be that kind of parent. I think my only child is quite content with his only child lifestyle. But AH, dogs are seriously the best!
Ok, let’s get real for a second. Let’s talk about alcohol. I feel like I do this speech every time I make a cocktail on the blog. So let’s get it out there. ALCOHOL IS NOT GOOD FOR YOU. It’s literally poison. But it’s socially acceptable poison so everyone thinks it’s ok. If you want to lose weight or heal your gut, stay away from alcohol. That being said, if you are going to drink alcohol, you might as well know EXACTLY what is going into it. Which is why I make cocktails!
And I know people truly love cocktails. I posted a picture of a beet cocktail on instagram last week while in Dallas and it got about 3x the likes as most of my food photos. Yeah, people like to drink. And I like a good cocktail while I’m traveling. But my husband loves a drink or two on the weekend and I would much rather him drink my own homemade mix then a mix filled with crap. So I created this! I thought I could hide the cilantro from him (he’s not a fan, sadly) but he definitely tasted it. So if you’re not a fan of cilantro, just leave it out. A lime mixer is just as delicious! But for real – drink less. Alcohol (aka sugar) is bad for you.
Are you totally annoyed with me now? I am. Being annoying is exhausting.
Cilantro Lime Cocktail Mixer
Ingredients
For the simple syrup
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup raw honey (choose your favorite honey)
- zest of 2 limes
- 1/2 cup freshly squeeze lime juice
- 1 cup cilantro, chopped
To make a cocktail
- 1–2 tablespoons simple syrup
- 2–3 tablespoons or shot glass of hard alcohol (vodka, tequila or gin are all great with this)
- soda/sparkling water
- lime wedges
- cilantro
Instructions
- Place water, honey and lime zest in a small saucepan over medium heat and completely dissolve honey. Once mixture is completely combine, remove from heat and let cool. Add lime juice and stir to combine.
- Pour simple syrup in a container or jar that you can seal. Add the chopped cilantro, seal container and place in the fridge to cool overnight. Once cooled completely, strain the cilantro from the simple syrup. Store simple syrup in fridge.
- To make a cocktail, add ice to a cup, add 1 or 2 tablespoons of the simple syrup (depending how sweet you want your drink), 2-3 tablespoons of hard alcohol, then top the rest off with soda water and garnish with lime wedge and cilantro.
- *My favorite cocktail includes: muddle 3 pieces of jalapeño with the simple syrup, add tequila (jalapeño infused) and top with soda water and cilantro on top!
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Cocktail Ideas and Mixes:
Grilled Pineapple Jalapeño Margaritas
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I was one of those likers who drooled over your beet cocktail (and I am not ashamed!) 😉 How long would the simple syrup last in the fridge?
Thanks Juli!
i think up to 2 weeks!
These look amazing! On such a marg kick lately. Where did you get those glasses? I have been on the hunt!
Thanks Juli, big fan!
world market!
Two dogs are better than one! We fostered until we found the perfect match. Dogs are just like people, as you know….not all of them are going to get along. Fostering is a great way to find your second pooch!
Hey Juli – new to your podcast and loving it. I haven’t made the switch to 100% paleo because my body tolerates dairy and grains pretty well, but eating mostly paleo has been helping me get a ton more veggies in! Anyway, a question I had from your alcohol podcast (and after reading this recipe) – when you DO go out and have a great time at night and then wake up with a hangover, what are your go-to foods? This is always the time I find myself really falling off the wagon in terms of good eating habits… I go straight for the gluten. Any tips on healthy hangover cures?
i just eat what i would normally eat and i drink a ton of water. i know that the sooner i get to clean eating and clean habits, the sooner i’ll feel better! gluten will just do the opposite