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Organic Lavender Lemon Vodka Martini

Organic Lavender Martini

Organic Lavender is soothing, relaxing and smells amazingly! While I love lavender as an essential oil, I have never had the chance to mix it into a cocktail…until now. After visiting the organic lavender farm at Clairmont Farms in Los Olivos, CA, I was introduced to culinary lavender and used it to create this lovely lavender and lemon martini!

Clairmont Farms: 2480 Roblar Avenue, Los Olivos, CA 93441 If you are in Santa Ynez area, do not miss this stop. If you don’t live anywhere near, don’t worry, you can order all of their products online here!

Organic Lavender & Lemon Martini

 


Ingredients:

- 2 tbls. Organic Culinary Lavender (available online for $7.00 from Clairmont Farms)

- 3 ounces Organic Vodka

- 1/2 ounce Lavender – Lemon Simple Syrup (available online for $10 from Royal Rose)

- 1/2 organic lemon

- Water

Tools Needed: Cocktail Shaker, Cocktail Strainer, Culinary Strainer (for lavender water)

To make the lovely Organic Lavender Lemon Martini:

1. Pour 2 tbls. of Organic Lavender into a mug.

2. Pour in 1 cup of boiling water and let sit for 5 minutes. Once complete remove the lavender parts with a culinary strainer and let the infused water cool.

3. Fill a cocktail shaker with ice and add 3 ounces of your favorite Organic Vodka (I used Ocean Vodka for this. It is a very mellow, sipping vodka, perfect for this combination).

4. Squeeze the juice of 1/2 of an organic lemon into the shaker.

5. Pour in 1/2 ounce of the Lavender – Lemon Royal Rose Simple Syrup.

5. Cover and shake very well.

4. Strain the mix into a chilled martini glass.

5. Top off the martini with 2 tbls. of the strained and cooled lavender water.

Garnish with a sprig of fresh lavender.

Cheers!

***If you are a fan of the hardcore straight martini and prefer to skip the sweet stuff, I have made a simple lavender vodka martini, just for you!

Lavender Vodka Martini

Ingredients:

- 2 tbls. Organic Culinary Lavender (available online for $7.00 from Clairmont Farms)

- 3 ounces Organic Vodka

- Water

To make the Organic Lavender Vodka Martini:

1. Pour 2 tbls. of Organic Lavendar into a mug.

2. Pour in 1 cup of boiling water and let sit for 5 minutes. Once complete, remove the lavender parts with a strainer and let the infused water cool.

3. Pour 3 ounces of your favorite Organic Vodka into a cocktail shaker filled with ice and shake very well.

4. Strain the vodka into a chilled martini glass.

5. Add 2 tbls. of the infused lavender water to the vodka martini.

- Garnish with a sprig of fresh lavender

Voila! you now have yourself a very strong martini with a nice hint of lavender!

 


Bing Cherry Season Strikes with a kicka** Organic Bing Cherry Margarita

Organic Bing Cherry Margarita Madness

Who would have thought that Bing Cherry Season would get me this excited, but this weekends trip to the Farmer’s Market in Goleta, CA actually took me by surprise. Personally, I have always liked these sweet cherries, but my family has not always backed my opinion. In fact, when my husband saw them at the market this past Saturday, he literally said, “I hate cherries”. My 4 year old had never tried them before and my 18 month old has allergies to almost every fruit under the sun, so I figured I would be flying solo on the “Bing Cherry Facebook Fan Page”. (No, I don’t think this page actually exists).

My expectation of cruising right past the cherry stand was halted, when my usually not-so-adventurous-eating oldest daughter walked right up to the bing cherry stand and took a sample, announcing “mmmmm….I LOVE cherries”. Not to be left out, my husband snuck behind my back and ate one, surprisingly saying “hmmm….I guess I don’t hate them after all”. With two wins in a row, I was feeling pretty brave and offered my little girl a small sample, which of course she loved, and miraculously, she did not even have an allergic reaction! In this family, this is a cause for a huge celebration! So, a large bag of organic bing cherries later and a beautiful Santa Barbara sunset, it was time for a mixology session. The result? An amazing 100% organic Bing Cherry Margarita! Cheers!

ORGANIC BING CHERRY MARGARITA

Organic Bing Cherry Margarita

 

The Organic Bing Cherry Margarita Cocktail Recipe

- 2 ounces Organic Tequila

- 5 organic sweet Bing Cherries

- 1/2 organic lime

- 1/2 ounce organic agave nectar

- 1 cup crushed ice

Tools Needed: muddler, cocktail shaker

To make the Organic Bing Cherry Margarita: Remove the pit of 5 organic bing cherries and split them in half. Place the cherries into a cocktail shaker and muddle very well to release the cherry juice. Squeeze the juice of half of an organic lime over the cherries and add 1 cup of crushed ice. Muddle the ingredients together a bit more. Pour 1/2 ounce of organic agave nectar and 2 ounces of organic tequila over the ice. Cover and shake well. Pour the contents into a margarita glass.

Garnish with a beautiful bing cherry by slicing it on the bottom just a bit and placing on the lip of the glass.

Enjoy!

Health Benefits: Organic Bing cherries are wonderful antioxidants, contain Vitamin A, Vitamin C and healthy fiber. In addition, studies performed on bing cherry extracts have shown that they are anti-inflammatory and may greatly benefit those with arthritis.

Organic Choice: Cherries are among the most pesticide sprayed fruits. Farmers of non-organic cherries may say that it is impossible not to use chemicals, but this is not the truth, in fact, there are many ways to grow organic cherries that lead to healthy and chemical-free produce.

Buying Guide: Bing cherry season is short and typically last from mid-may through June. Select cherries that are tight and shiny. Avoid cherries that have blemishes or are rotted. It is a good sign when bing cherries come in pairs, so grab these if you can.

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*”Organic Bing Cherry Margarita” is an Organic Fit Bar Original Recipe

 

Organic Cocktail Recipe: “Champagne Dream”

The “Champagne Dream” Organic Cocktail


Just a sip of this and you will know why it is called the “Champagne Dream”. Mixed and garnished with 100% organic ingredients, this champagne cocktail is both light and delightfully full of flavor; the perfect touch to a special Sunday Brunch.

The Organic Champagne Dream recipe

- 1 Organic Lemon

- 1 ounce Organic Simple Syrup (see recipe below)

- Approx. 6 ounces of Organic Champagne or Sparkling Wine (Domaine Carneros is a delicious organic sparkling wine produced in Napa, California)

Tools Needed: Juicer

To prepare the Organic Simple Syrup : Pour 1 cup of water and 1 cup of Organic Sugar into a sauce pan. Bring to a boil, stirring continuously. Once the sugar has dissolved, remove from heat and let cool. To store, cover and refrigerate.

To Make the Organic “Champagne Dream” : After removing the rind, place the organic lemon in a juicer. Pour the juice into a chilled martini glass. Add 1 ounce of organic simple syrup. Gently add the Organic Champagne or Sparkling Wine.

Garnish with an organic lemon wheel and sprig of fresh organic Thyme.

Enjoy!

Health Benefits: Organic Lemons are natural fat-burners, low in calories, and are wonderful sources of Vitamin C and Limonene (studies of which have shown to have wonderful anti-cancer effects).

Organic Choice: The skin (rind) of lemons and other citrus fruits, have layers of chemicals and pesticides on them, which inevitably seep into the skin of the fruit. While removing the rind does eliminate much of the harmful chemicals, purchasing organic eliminates any health risk.

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*The Champagne Dream is an Organic Fit Bar Original Recipe

Organic Cocktail Recipe: “Plant A Tree Lemontini”

“Plant A Tree Lemontini” Organic Cocktail Recipe


Not only is this organic drink fat-burning, a nice antioxidant and SUPER tasty, but by drinking it, you erase your carbon footprint for the day! Even better? Throw a party and for every bottle of Organic Tru vodka that is purchased, a tree is planted in the Rain Forest of Central America!

Plant a Tree Lemontini (serves 1)

1 Organic Lemon

1 ounce Organic Simple Syrup

2 ounces Tru Organic Vodka

Organic Sugar for the rim of the martini glass

Mint Sprig for garnish

Tools Needed: Cocktail Shaker, Muddler, Cocktail Strainer

First, prepare the Organic Simple Syrup: Pour 1/3 cup of water and 1/3 cup of Organic Sugar into a sauce pan. Bring to a boil, stirring continuously. Once the sugar has dissolved, remove from heat and let cool.

To make: Squeeze the juice of one medium size Organic Lemon into a cocktail shaker. Add 1 ounce Organic Simple Syrup. Add about 1 cup of ice to the shaker and pour 2 ounces of TRU Vodka over the ice. Cover and shake vigorously. Strain the contents into a martini glass.

*A nice touch is to add organic sugar along the rim of the martini glass. To do this, rub a lemon slice around the rim to “wet” it, then dip the glass into the organic sugar on a flat plate or surface.

Garnish with a mint sprig and lemon slice.

Enjoy!

Organic Fit Bar Elements: Lemon juice is a natural fat-burner and also high in vitamin C, which is great for your immune system. If you own a juicer, it is wonderful to peel the lemon and juice it. Within the white spongy skin of lemons is limonene, studies of which have shown to have amazing anti-cancer properties.

TRU Vodka: TRU vodka is an exceptionally “green” company. From start, to finish, they take steps which make them “the worlds most carbon negative product” (not to mention their vodka and spirits are also exceptionally delicious)! For more on this awesomely green company, please visit out in-depth review of TRU Vodka.

Serving Suggestions: Throwing an eco-friendly soiree or green wedding? This cocktail is refreshing, light and the more bottles of TRU that are purchased, the more trees that are planted. It’s a win-win situation!

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*This is an Organic Fit Bar original recipe*

Organic cocktail Recipe: Organic Blackberry Lemonade Vodka

Organic Cocktail: Blackberry Lemonade Vodka

Get your taste buds ready for pure pleasure! With a hint of sour and a touch of sweet, the completely Organic “Blackberry Lemonade Vodka” cocktail will put a smile on the face of everyone who drinks it!

Organic Blackberry Lemonade Vodka (serves 1)

1 Organic Lemon

8 Organic Blackberries

1 ounce Organic Simple Syrup

1 1/2 ounces Organic Vodka

Tools Needed: Cocktail Shaker, Muddler, (cocktail strainer if you prefer martini style)

Squeeze the juice of one medium size organic lemon into a cocktail shaker. Add 8 Organic Blackberries and muddle together well. Add 1 ounce of Organic Simple Syrup. Add about 1 cup of ice into the cocktail shaker. Pour 1 1/2 ounces of Organic Vodka over the ice. Shake vigorously. Pour the entire cocktail into a rocks glass.

*This cocktail is also amazing served as a martini! If you prefer this, simply strain the mixed cocktail into a chilled martini glass.

Enjoy!

Fit Bar Elements: Organic Lemon juice has been known to be a natural fat-burner for centuries and also helps your body with water retention and removes any toxins (remember to drink a water with lemon any post-cocktail mornings). *Meyer Lemons are a variety of lemons that have a sweet side, perfect for cocktails!

Organic Blackberries are very high in fibre, Vitamin C and other wonderful nutrients. Blackberries are great antioxidants and their sweet flavor satisfies the nagging sweet-tooth.

Serving Suggestions: Crowd pleasing and beautiful, this organic cocktail will look perfect on the table for a dinner party or special cocktail get-together.

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*This is an Organic Fit Bar original recipe*

Organic Cocktail Recipe: How to make “The Purist” organic cocktail – live video from Blue Agave in Santa Barbara, CA

100% Organic Cocktail “The Purist” - sweet, subtle and So delicious!

Learn how to make “The Purist” organic cocktail from the best! Watch live video from Blue Agave, the hip and lively bar and restaurant located at 20 E. Cota Street in Santa Barbara, CA where “The Purist” originated. Here, mixologist Nathan Ellis demonstrates how to perfect this delicious, award-winning, and even surprisingly simple to make, organic cocktail!

  • “The Purist” Organic Cocktail Recipe
  • - 1/2 Rampur Lime
  • - 2 Splashes Agave Nectar
  • - 2 Ounces Organic Silver Tequila (4 Copas organic tequila was used in the original recipe)

Split the Rampur Lime in half and place in a glass. Add 2 splashes of Organic Agave Nectar. Muddle together. Fill the glass half way with ice and continue to muddle. Fill the entire glass with ice and pour in 2 ounces of Organic Tequila. Cover the glass with a cocktail shaker and shake well. Pour the mixed cocktail into a salt-rimmed glass and serve with a small straw. Enjoy!

Enjoying the organic cocktail "The Purist" from Blue Agave in Santa Barbara

***Blue Agave also offers another unique and super tasty organic cocktail called the “Alchemist Blue Coyote”. Created by Blue Agave mixologist Jamason Upton, this organic cocktail has a distinct flavor that will keep you wanting more!

If you are in Santa Barbara, don’t miss out on Blue Agave’s Organic cocktails, you will be happy you went!

Special Thanks to Gabi Barysch-Crosbie, Nathan Ellis and Jamason Upton!

The Grappple: 100% Organic Cocktail with Fresh Grapefruit, Sweet Apple and Pure Organic Vodka

The Grapple: 100% Organic Cocktail

Extremely refreshing, “The Grapple” organic cocktail is perfect for a warm and sunny afternoon. The Sweetness of the organic apple juice combined with the fresh and organic grapefruit juice are the perfect combination with organic vodka. “The Grapple” promises to delight all who taste it!

THE GRAPPLE ORGANIC COCKTAIL (serves 1)

1 Organic Apple

1 Organic Grapefruit

2 Ounces Organic Vodka

Tools Needed: Juicing machine* and shaker.

Remove the core from the apple and place into a juicer. Add the Grapefruit, peeled but leave as much of the white part of the skin as possible. Pour the fresh apple and grapefruit juice into the cocktail shaker. Add 2 ounces of Organic Vodka and shake. Pour over a glass filled with ice. Garnish with a lime wheel.

*Juicing machines are very important to reach the ultimate taste and fit elements of a cocktail. Because organic fresh apple and grapefruit juice are so full of flavor as well as hold all of the nutrients of the fruit, it is not necessary to add sweeteners to this drink, making it that much better for you.

Fit Bar Elements: Freshly juiced apples are incredibly good for your health. They are known to decrease your risk of heart disease, asthma, type 2 diabetes, cancers and much more. They are packed with Vitamin A and C, fiber and more essential vitamins and minerals. The rule of eating or juicing apples, is to make sure you do not remove the skin, where almost all of the nutrients thrive. For more interesting fit facts on apples, click here.

Organic Grapefruit are full of health benefits. On top of many essential vitamins and minerals, studies have shown that organic grapefruit help fight cancers, heart disease, are low in calories, help in weight loss and much more! To see all organic grapefruit fit facts, click here.

Serving Suggestions: This organic cocktail is very refreshing and because organic grapefruits have shown that they help in weight loss when consumed before a meal, serve it as an appetizer and receive optimal health benefits. Enjoy!

*This is an Organic Fit Bar original cocktail recipe

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Strawberry Appletini – 100% Organic Cocktail Recipe

Organic Strawberry Appletini

Sweet and subtle, this Strawberry Appletini tastes similar to a regular appletini served at a bar, but with a very fresh and mellow flavor. The juiced apple is full of nutrition and has a much stronger apple flavor (much better than the artificial or bottled apple juice typically served). The strawberries add a nice twist to the drink, adding a refreshing and sweet sensation. The organic sugar around the rim and the floating apple slice takes the drink up a step, making it perfect for a dinner or cocktail party!

ORGANIC STRAWBERRY APPLETINI (serves 1)

Tools Needed: Juicing machine, shaker, strainer.

Remove the core from the apple and place into a juicer. Add the 2 organic strawberries and juice. Pour the fresh apple and strawberry juice into the cocktail shaker. Add 1 ounce of organic simple syrup and 2 ounces of organic vodka. Add 1 cup of ice to the shaker and shake vigorously for at least 30 seconds. Strain into a martini glass.

If you would like to coat the rim of the martini glass with organic sugar, pour enough sugar onto the bottom of a plate to be able to dip the rim of the glass in. Take a small slice of lime and rub along the rim on the glass and then dip into the organic sugar. (obviously, coat with sugar before you pour the cocktail into the glass).

To float an apple slice, cut a thin piece of the apple that is close to the core and place gently on top of the cocktail with a fork.

Fit Bar Elements: Freshly juiced apples are incredibly good for your health. They are known to decrease your risk of heart disease, asthma, type 2 diabetes, cancers and much more. They are packed with Vitamin A and C, fiber and more essential vitamins and minerals. The rule of eating or juicing apples, is to make sure you do not remove the skin, where almost all of the nutrients thrive. For more interesting fit facts on apples, click here.

Organic strawberries have many health and nutritional benefits with the bonus of being excellent fat burners! Strawberries contain Vitamin C and K, dietary fiber, rich flavonoids and more. They are known to help with inflammation as well as reduce the risks of cancer and heart disease – on top of just being delicious!

*Organic Strawberry Appletini is an Organic Fit Bar Original Recipe

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The Sizzling Grape – 100% Organic Cocktail Recipe

The Sizzling Grape is a unique blend of sweetness and spice. The antioxidant properties of grapes combined with the aphrodisiac elements of the jalapeno peppers makes this organic cocktail the perfect choice to impress a hot date or serve your guests who love a little spicy kick.

THE SIZZLING GRAPE (serves 1)

Tools Needed: Shaker, Muddler

Muddle together the grapes and jalapeno slices until well combined. Squeeze in the juice from one lime. Add 1 cup of ice and pour in 2 ounces of Organic Tequila and 1/2 Ounce of Organic Agave Nectar. Shake Vigorously. Pour into rocks glass. Garnish with a lime slice.

Fit Bar Elements: Grapes are very low in calorie, full of vitamins and minerals, are antioxidants, as well as fulfill that nagging sweet tooth. Skip dessert with this cocktail and you will not miss it! Hot peppers are excellent fat burners AND aphrodisiacs, who could ask for anything more?

Click Here for more Organic Grape Fit Facts.

Click Here for more Organic Jalapeno Pepper Fit Facts.

*The Sizzling Grape is an Organic Fit Bar Original Recipe

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