Traditionally, cocktails are drinks based on gin, whiskey, vodka or tequila, with the addition of juices, schnapps, spices and milk. They are usually served with ice cubes and a straw. Recently, mocktails have become very popular – vitamin drinks obtained by mixing various juices without adding alcohol. The name mocktail comes from two words: mock – false, imaginary and cocktail – cocktail. These drinks are most popular in large cities in the United States, where a culture of a healthy lifestyle has been formed. All mocktails can be divided into dairy and fruit mocktails.
Among fruit cocktails, cocktails based on orange juice – an exceptional source of trace elements for the body. This drink contains a large amount of vitamin C, which increases resistance to infections, reduces vascular permeability and stimulates tissue regeneration. It regulates redox reactions in the body and carbon metabolism, inhibits the action of inflammatory mediators and allergic reactions. In addition to vitamin C, orange juice contains vitamins B6, B2, B1, A, K, E, biotin, folic acid – an essential element for pregnant women, lactating women and young children, potassium, calcium, phosphorus, copper, iron, zinc. Moreover, unlike vitamins that enter the body in special tablets, all trace elements contained in orange juice are well absorbed by the body. People with gastric diseases should remember that this drink increases the acidity of the stomach, but in cocktails, diluted two to three times, it is completely harmless. In addition, orange juice in large quantities can lead to diabetes or obesity, which never happens if it is skillfully combined with other liquids, such as banana or apricot juice. As a part of mocktails, orange, as a rule, is adjacent to mango, apricot, pineapple, the best taste solution is obtained when mixed with honey, sea buckthorn, ginger or cloves.
Pomegranate juice… Small grains of pomegranate contain an exceptional amount of vitamin C, in addition, it is useful for anemia, respiratory infections, sore throat. Pomegranate juice is advised to drink for diabetes, diseases of the stomach and intestines, but it increases acidity, so it is better to dilute it or combine it with other juices, such as banana. Pomegranate enhances its positive qualities when combined with cranberry juice or lime. A few rose petals and strawberries give the pomegranate its delightful flavors.
Cocktails based apple juice not only useful, but also easy to manufacture. Recent studies have shown that substances contained in apples inhibit the formation of the beta-amyloid protein, thereby improving brain function and preventing the development of diseases of the nervous system. In addition, apple juice contains more iron than any other product, which is why it is so useful for anemia. This drink contains a minimum amount of calories, making it an indispensable nutritional element for people looking to lose weight or doing fitness. Apple pulp improves the condition of the lungs in smokers or people with frequent bronchitis, inflammation of the respiratory tract. The peel of this fruit contains a lot of pectin, which lowers cholesterol and regulates blood sugar. Apple juice is rich in calcium, magnesium, phosphorus and potassium, and green apples contain more vitamins than red or yellow apples. This drink is the best way to promote the rapid digestion and assimilation of fatty foods. In vitamin cocktails, it goes well, first of all, with vegetables: cucumber, celery, dill, parsley; from fruit, kiwi with cinnamon, lime or pear is well suited to an apple. One of the most useful and harmless drinks for the body is apple juice combined with carrot and beetroot juice, it is recommended by doctors to fill the lack of vitamins and minerals.
Cocktails based pineapple juice – a unique tool for those who want to lose weight. It contains bromelain, a substance that activates digestive enzymes and helps burn fat. In cosmetology, it is believed that pineapple has the ability to restore skin tone and reduce wrinkles, which is why it is often included in anti-aging creams. It is good in combination with other tropical fruits: mango, passionfruit, grapefruit; cloves, cinnamon or vanilla give the drink a pleasant taste.
Tomato juice restores disturbed metabolism, due to the content of a large amount of potassium, improves the functioning of the heart and blood vessels. The opinion that tomato juice contributes to the deposition of salts in the body has been refuted by researchers. This drink contains iron, manganese, copper, calcium, vitamins P and C, and is very useful for children and especially teenagers who go to school. In cocktails, tomatoes go well with celery, dill, parsley, basil, cucumbers, apples, salt and pepper.
Pumpkin juice as a rule, they drink on the recommendation of doctors, however, with skillful use in cocktails, it can be not only useful, but also have a pleasant taste. The substances contained in pumpkin normalize metabolism, improve well-being in diabetes mellitus, and promote the release of kidney stones. Pumpkin juice helps with chronic inflammation of the prostate gland. It achieves the best taste in combination with orange and apricot; sesame or pumpkin seeds can be added to such a cocktail.