Drinks

Drinks: how to make fresh and healthy drinks

Drinks are an important part of our diet. They help quench thirst, revitalize and renew the body, and improve mood. In this article we will talk about various drinks that you can prepare at home from fresh and dried fruits, berries and vegetables.

Cranberry jelly

Cranberries are a very healthy berry that contains a lot of vitamin C and other beneficial substances. You can make cranberry jelly at home using the following ingredients:

1. 30 g cranberries
2. 10 g potato starch
3. 30 ml sugar syrup
4. 200 ml water

The cranberries need to be sorted, washed and doused with boiling water. Then you need to put it in boiled gauze and squeeze out the juice. The remaining cranberries should be poured with a glass of boiling water and boiled, after which the broth should be strained through cheesecloth. Add sugar syrup to the remaining broth, bring to a boil and pour in the diluted starch, stirring well. Boil once, then cool the jelly, stirring so that a film does not form on the surface. Pour previously squeezed cranberry juice into the chilled jelly and mix thoroughly.

Dried blueberry jelly

Blueberries are another healthy berry that is rich in vitamins and minerals. Dried blueberry jelly can be prepared using the following ingredients:

1. 20 g dried blueberries
2. 8 g potato starch
3. 25 ml sugar syrup
4. 30 ml water

Blueberries need to be sorted out, placed on a sieve and rinsed thoroughly under a cold water tap. Then you need to put it in an enamel bowl and pour boiling water over it. After 2-3 hours, when the berries swell, they need to be boiled for 10-15 minutes at low boil, then the broth should be strained through cheesecloth. Part of the strained broth (1/4 cup) should be cooled, potato starch should be diluted in it and strained through cheesecloth. The remaining broth should be brought to a boil, add sugar syrup and pour in the diluted starch, stirring. Boil, stirring all the time.

Rhubarb jelly

Rhubarb is a vegetable that contains many vitamins and minerals. Rhubarb jelly can be prepared using the following ingredients:

1. 40 g rhubarb
2. 200 ml water
3. 40 ml sugar syrup
4. 10 g potato starch
5. zest of 1/10 lemon

The rhubarb needs to be cut into pieces and pour boiling water over it. Then it needs to be covered and left for several hours to brew. After this, the rhubarb must be drained and the broth strained through cheesecloth. Add sugar syrup, lemon zest to the resulting broth and bring to a boil. Pour the starch diluted in it into the remaining water and mix thoroughly. Then the starch must be poured into the boiling broth and stirred constantly until the jelly thickens. The jelly should be cooled and served with ice.

Smoothie from berries and fruits

Smoothies are a great way to get a dose of vitamins and minerals. Smoothies can be made from any fresh or frozen fruits and berries. Here are some examples of recipes:

1. Strawberry and banana smoothie: 1 banana, 1 cup strawberries, 1 cup yogurt, 1 tablespoon honey. All ingredients must be placed in a blender and blended until smooth.
2. Pineapple Mango Smoothie: 1 cup chopped pineapple, 1 cup chopped mango, 1 cup coconut milk, 1 tablespoon honey. All ingredients must be placed in a blender and blended until smooth.
3. Apple and carrot smoothie: 1 apple, 1 carrot, 1 glass of orange juice, 1 tablespoon of honey. The apple and carrots need to be peeled and cut into pieces, then all the ingredients need to be placed in a blender and blended until smooth.

Cocktails made from fruits and berries

Cocktails are another great way to get a dose of vitamins and minerals. Cocktails can be made from fresh or frozen fruits and berries, as well as from dairy products or juices. Here are some examples of recipes:

1. Raspberry-banana cocktail: 1 glass of milk, 1 banana, 1 glass of raspberries, 1 tablespoon of honey. All ingredients must be placed in a blender and blended until smooth.
2. Watermelon cocktail: 2 cups chopped watermelon, 1 cup lemonade, 1 tablespoon honey. All ingredients must be placed in a blender and blended until smooth.
3. Fruit Cocktail: 1 cup chopped apple, 1 cup chopped orange, 1 cup chopped kiwi, 1 cup pineapple juice, 1 cup milk, 1 tablespoon honey. All ingredients