Nonalcoholic
Very Veggie
Sweet potato as juice? You bet. This pumpkin-colored tuber is not only a surprising—and easily sourced—ingredient with an appealing flavor, it also helps you get your glow on. The carotenoids in orange-colored vegetables like carrot and sweet potato have such beneficial effect on skin, they have a scientifically validated "attraction factor"—meaning that warm glow you naturally acquire makes others rate you as more attractive.
By Eric Helms
Spinach-Pineapple-Mint Juice
The mint in this juice ties together the sweet pineapple and tart green apple so well that you won't even notice the spinach.
By Lori Kenyon Farley and Marra St. Clair
Big Apple Detox
With its creamy, delicate flavor and cleansing ginger, this juice is perfect for after an indulgent holiday or Christmas.
By Sara Lewis
Color Me Pink
This recipe is a great way to start the day, especially if you are on a weight-loss program. It is low in calories, but the natural fruit sugars will keep your appetite in check. This drink is particularly rich in flavonoids. Make sure you leave as much of the albido (the white pithy part of the peel) as possible on the grapefruit, as this is rich in flavonoids.
By Michael T. Murray
Spicy Jicama Fiesta
This juice is very interesting and possesses significant health benefits because of the combination of ginger and radish. Give it a try for a change of pace.
By Michael T. Murray
Nacho Vidal
The spicy and perfectly tart shrub (flavored drinking vinegar) gives this pitcher-friendly cocktail a refreshing quality.
By Josef Centeno
Basic Nut Milk
No matter how fanatical you are about straining the milk, some sediment will settle as it sits. Shake or stir before using.
By Dawn Perry
Cocoa Delight
If you have a fetish for dark chocolate, this will fuel your flame. It will also energize your body with antioxidants that boost blood flow to the brain (and a few other vital organs). Cocoa, kale, and cherries, three beloved and sexy superfoods, contain flavonoids and antioxidants that fight heart disease and diabetes and even promote brain growth.
By Drew Ramsey, M.D. and Jennifer Iserloh
Sumptuous Berry Shake
You'll just love this Sumptuous Berry Shake, a CARNATION BREAKFAST ESSENTIALS® reader-submitted recipe from Marta R., New York, NY. Try it today!
Ginger-Peach Soda
On triple-digit summer days when I have expelled more sweat from my body than I think is possible, replenishing fluids is part of my job. (We can't forget that the health of farmers and farmworkers is a key part of sustainable agriculture.) Although I prefer water, sometimes its zero-calorie refreshment is not quite enough. When I need some sweetness and effervescence, I turn to this homemade soda recipe. It is healthier than commercial soda (economically, environmentally, and biologically) and is a nice treat that reenergizes me for more work. --Nikiko
By Marcy Masumoto , Nikiko Masumoto , and David Mas Masumoto
Fermented Grape Soda
The ginger "bug," which jump-starts the fermentation, specifically uses organic ginger because it's rich in microbes. You'll have extra bug; use it to make more grape soda, or try 4 cups fresh unpasteurized apple juice in place of grape.
By Cortney Burns
Ginger Green Iced Tea
Ginger and green tea have each been credited with multiple health benefits. Here they come together deliciously in a refreshing summer drink.
By Ellie Krieger
Salted Meyer Lemon and Sage Pressé
By The Bon Vivants
Tomato Water
If you can chop tomatoes, you can make tomato water. The rose-colored liquid that releases from the cut fruit tastes like a super-concentrated, drinkable version of ripe tomatoes.
By Michael Anthony
Chai Blossom
By Juan Coronado
Celery Collins
By Thomas Waugh
The Rehydrator
By Bryan Dayton
Summer Twang
By Lydia Reissmueller
PG-13 Singapore Sling
By Michael Simon
Blackberry Borage Fool
A fool is a simple, old-fashioned English dessert made with fruit folded into whipped cream. It is so light you could fool yourself into thinking it has no calories at all, and the layers of flavors are complex enough that it is satisfying without being filling. British accent is optional.
By Miche Bacher