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Midday Pick-Me-Up Elixir

Midday Pick-Me-Up Elixir


  • Author: Harper Callahan
  • Total Time: 2 minutes

Description

Hey, kitchen friend! Here’s your new 3 PM hero—this Midday Pick-Me-Up Elixir is like liquid sunshine for tired afternoons. Zingy lemon, fiery ginger, hydrating coconut water, and a silky splash of olive oil join forces for a clean energy boost that crushes coffee cravings and sugar crashes. One glass and you’ll feel your brain say, “We got this!” Ready to sip your way back to life?


Ingredients

Scale
  • Juice of ½ lemon (or lime)

  • Small knob fresh ginger, grated (or ¼ tsp ground ginger)

  • 1 cup coconut water (or chilled herbal tea)

  • Pinch mineral salt (Himalayan or sea salt)

  • 1 tsp raw honey (or maple syrup/agave)

  • 1 tsp extra virgin olive oil (yes, trust me!)

  • Splash unsweetened cranberry juice (or pomegranate)


Instructions

  1. Squeeze lemon into a glass. Grate in ginger.

  2. Pour in coconut water, sprinkle salt, and add honey.

  3. Drizzle in olive oil and splash in cranberry juice.

  4. Shake in a sealed jar (or stir vigorously) to emulsify.

  5. Pour over ice, garnish with a lemon slice—sip and glow!

Notes

    • Too tart? Add a touch more honey.

    • No coconut water? Hibiscus tea works!

    • For tropical vibes, swap lemon for lime + mint sprig.

    • Pre-mix and chill (just shake before serving).

  • Prep Time: 2 mins

Nutrition

  • Calories: 80–100 kcal per serving
  • Sugar: 12g
  • Fat: 4.5g