Zen and Tonic: Savory and Fresh Cocktails for the Enlightened Drinker [Hardcover]

The recipes in this book are a delight. They are simple, the ingredients overall are easily obtainable, and they are tasty. One thing that tends to bother me when it comes to books filled with recipes is how many ingredients you have to purchase to make them. Some of them can be esoteric or pricey for a home bartender to stock, and if you are not enjoying that cocktail often, they sit on the shelf gathering dust. The ingredients Ms. Aron includes can be found at a local specialty grocery store. The approachability of the book is really appealing to anyone looking to make some fresh cocktails for their next party.?Filled with over 100 cocktail recipes, this 240-page book showcases her favorite bar essentials, a few helpful tips, a handful of detailed spotlights on superfoods, and copious, savvy resources for organic spirits, mixers, and wines. And its beyond beautiful to boot.?why not add a healthier kick to your cocktails with fresh, organic ingredients? Throughout her book, Jules encourages drink enthusiasts to get their booze on without the guilt.When?I came across the new?Author Jules Aron skips the refined sugar and artificial flavors in favor of garden-to-glass cocktails made with superfoods, herbs, teas, fresh juices, and even vegetables. Going back to traditional uses of alcohol for medicinal purposes, Aron's restorative cocktails  from her Boozy Bourbon Chai to her Hot Passion Toddy  warm your spirits and soothe your soul, while her refreshing green cocktails like the Pear and Parsley Booster give you all the nutrients of a green juice, plus an extra kick.As a syndicated TV/Radio health expert, one of the most common questions I get asked is, Do I need to stop drinking alcohol to be healthy? Research shows that moderate drinkers tend to have better health and live longer than those who abstain. In fact, in addition to having fewer heart attacks and strokes, moderate drinkers are generally less likely to suffer strokes, diabetes, arthritis, enl³(