This winter mocktail is made with simple ingredients for a refreshing, festive, and nonalcoholic drink for a girls’ night in!
Servings: 2
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
Ingredients
- 8 oz. Blood Orange, freshly squeezed juice
- 4 oz. Sparkling Water
- 1 tbsp. Maple Syrup
- 1/2 tsp. Vanilla Extract
- 1/2 Lime, juiced
- Fresh Rosemary (optional), for garnish
Instructions
- Add the blood orange and lime juice into a jar with a lid or cocktail shaker, then add the maple syrup and vanilla extract. Shake well.
- Add ice cubes to two glasses, then pour evenly the blood orange mix. Top with sparkling water and garnish with rosemary and a slice of blood orange. Enjoy immediately. Cheers!
Maple-Glaze & Bacon-Wrapped Green Bean Bundles
BY @BRIGHTMOMENTCO / LAUREN SEPHTON
The bacon is naturally caramelized in the maple syrup while the green beans are perfectly tender for the ultimate side dish!
Servings: 8
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Ingredients
- 12 oz. Haricot Verts Green Beans, trimmed
- 6-12 strips of Bacon, preferably thin-cut and sugar-free
- 3 tbsp. Maple Syrup
- 2 tbsp. Olive Oil
- 3/4 tsp. Salt
- 3/4 tsp. Black Pepper
- 1/4 tsp. Cayenne Pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400F. Line a baking pan with parchment paper.
- Cut the bacon strips in half. Add a small handful of green beans to the center of each half, then roll together, placing seam-side down on the pan.
- In a small bowl, mix the olive oil and maple syrup with the cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper.
- Brush the bacon with the glaze then bake until crispy and golden brown, about 10-15 minutes.
- Brush once more with the glaze (with a clean utensil), then serve warm. Enjoy!
