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Holiday Drinks and Natural Remedies for Hangovers

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    Holiday drinks!! What to do if you drink to little water and become dehydrated and have a hangover the following day?

    If you are going to drink this holiday season, please be responsible and smart.  Always choose good quality ingredients and ORGANIC where you can.  Good rule of thumb is drink a glass of water after each mixed drink. This will not affect your “Buzz” It allows your body to metabolize the alcohol content.

    Following the “fun” recipes I have listed a few tips to help sooth your guts.  Remember: if you are a coffee/caffeine person or drinker, those two deplete your B vitamins and fatigue/stress your adrenals out.  Supplements are strongly recommended to help keep levels normal.

    I’d be more than happy to help create a meal plan for you to keep you on track during the holidays.  Happy creating!!

    I found Bailey’s Almond cream, it’s gluten free and vegan.  Was a total hit at class.  The salted Caramel Kaula was a second win!  The Staff at Total Wine was so helpful in answering my questions since my knowledge lacks in this department.  Don’t be afraid to ask….remember you are the consumer and you vote with your dollars so do so wisely.

    Vegan Eggnog Chai Latte
    Dairy Free, Vegan
    Happily serves 1

    ALL ORGANIC INGREDIENTS
    8 oz So Delicious Eggnog
    2 Chai Tea bags
    1/2 cup espresso or Cold Brew
    Optional: 2oz Kahula

    Heat eggnog and 2 tea bags over medium heat, never allowing it to come to a boil. Stir often.
    As soon as eggnog begins to form little bubbles remove from the heat.
    Remove tea bags from eggnog.
    Pour coffee in a mug and top with the chai spiced eggnog.
    Serve immediately.

    Peppermint White Russian Cocktail
    Dairy Free
    Happily serves 2

    1/2 cup Kahlúa coffee liqueur
    1/4 cup Peppermint flavored vodka (2 oz)
    1/2 cup Coconut Cream or coconut egg nog
    6-8 Ice cubes

    Top of Glass:
    1/8 cup vanilla frosting
    1/4 cup peppermint candy bits

    Apply a thin layer of vanilla frosting around the rims of both glasses.
    Add the peppermint bits to a shallow bowl. Dip the rims of each glass into the candy, covering the frosting entirely. Chill for 10 minutes.

    In a cocktail shaker, add the Kahlúa, vodka and coconut cream.
    Shake it!
    Pour into the peppermint-rimmed serving glasses filled with ice.

    Hot Caramel Apple Cider
    Vegan, Gluten Free (Use Tito’s vodka or Towers-it’s Gluten Free)
    Happily serves 4

    ALL ORGANIC INGREDIENTS
    32 oz apple cider (Four 8 oz servings)
    8 oz Caramel vodka
    1 TBSP Cinnamon

    OPTIONAL: 1/4 cup Coconut brown sugar (for rimming your glasses)

    Mix all of the ingredients in a large pot.
    Heat over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally until liquid just begins to steam

    TIP: Heat to your desired temperature and then add the vodka to ensure the alcohol doesn’t burn off.
    Optional: While cider is warming up rim the mugs with brown sugar

    BAILEYS Spiced Iced Cold Brew
    Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Vegan
    Happily serves 1

    ALL ORGANIC INGREDIENTS
    2 oz Baileys Almond Milk Liqueur
    15 oz Cold brew
    Cinnamon essential oil or cinnamon stevia
    Nutmeg
    Ice if desired

    Combine Baileys with cinnamon oil/stevia, cold brew over ice.
    Top with grated nutmeg.

     

    Golden Milk
    Dairy Free, Soy free, Gluten Free, Vegan, Yeast Free
    Happily serves 1

    ALL ORGANIC INGREDIENTS
    1 Cup Almond or non dairy nut milk
    1 TBSP Coconut oil
    1 tsp Turmeric
    1/4 tsp ground ginger
    1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
    1/8 tsp white pepper (or black)
    1 scoop of collagen

    Hangover Remedies:

    1 scoop Can’t Beet this (Purium)
    8 oz Organic Coconut water
    Optional but strongly recommended:
    1 scoop Green Spectrum or “More Greens” (Purium)

    8oz Bone Broth before bed

    8oz Bone Broth first thing in the morning.

    Avocado and sea salt for your first meal.

    Kahula Chocolate Fudge

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      Kahlua Chocolate Fudge
      Vegan, GF, Refined Sugar free
      Happily serves 20

      ALL ORGANIC INGREDIENTS

      20 oz Lily’s chocolate chips
      14 oz Can full fat coconut milk
      3 TBSP Ghee (or butter) cubed at room temperature
      2 TBSP Kahlua
      1/4 tsp cinnamon
      1/2 tsp vanilla extract
      1/4 tsp Sea salt
      1 tsp espresso powder or 1 TBSP cold brew

      Lightly grease an 8 x 8-inch baking pan.
      Line with parchment paper, allowing the excess paper to overlap on two of the sides, set aside.
      Add the chocolate and espresso powder into a large, heatproof bowl; set aside.
      Fill a saucepan with a little water (about 1/4 full) bring it to a boil.
      Reduce to barely a simmer. Place the bowl containing the chocolate and espresso powder on top of the pot.
      Cook, stirring frequently, until the chocolate has melted and the mixture is completely smooth, about 8-10 minutes.
      Add coconut milk and ghee, cook for another 2-3 minutes, or until it is completely melted. Remove from heat.
      Whisk in the Kahlua, vanilla, sea salt, and cinnamon. The mixture will be VERY thick.
      Transfer to pan and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or until firm enough to slice.
      Remove the fudge and transfer it to a cutting board. Peel off parchment paper and slice into small pieces.
      Serve at once or store in the refrigerator for up to 1 month or freezer up to 2 months.