Pristine Green Tonic Water

By Christina Ross

Want to feel clean, green, and oh so fresh but don’t have time nor veggies on hand? That’s how I felt yesterday,  I wanted greens but didn’t want to take the time to make a salad.

Instead I opted for this refreshing, reviving, simple tonic to feed my body with greens and give me a great boost in energy. This drink was so uplifting that I drank two quarts in two hours. Bonus-great way to increase hydration during these active summer days.

The color of this drink is so calming, I felt like I was drinking pristine caribbean water without the salt. Make a glass and teleport yourself to the most relaxing place your imagination can take you…

Pristine Green Tonic Water

Want to feel fresh, clean and full of greens? Then try this drink anytime of day for an instant trip to vitality and tranquility!

Ingredients:

• 1 quart filtered water
• 1 tsp vitamineral green powder (use your fave green powder)
• 6 fresh mint leaves
• 1/2 fresh lemon juiced
• 1/4 cup cucumber thinly sliced
• 1/8 cup lemon soda water (optional)

Instructions:

1. In a jar or pitcher combine all ingredients and stir
2. Add ice if you prefer this chilled
3. Add your favorite sweetener if you prefer this to be a little sweet like a green lemonade
4. Sit back, sip and enjoy!

Christina Ross is a dynamic chef, educator, columnist and blogger who loves to have her hands in all areas of healthy eating and healthy living. She has made it her mission to spread happiness and health to the masses and does so through her raw vegan food company PatisseRaw, blog Love-Fed.com, column in Natural Child World Magazine and classes taught privately and publicly at Whole Foods Markets. Christina is currently in the works of publishing her first cookbook and in the meantime she has shared some of her energizing, creative and fun recipes and wisdom with us.