Shanthi Appelö is a registered dietitian and health and wellness spokesperson for Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan based in Detroit. Passionate about the science of nutrition and behavior, Shanthi has experience working in clinical nutrition, public health and teaching in the university setting. She earned her Master of Science in Public Health Nutrition from the University of Tennessee and has a research background in maternal and child health nutrition and public health, as well as a Certificate of Training in Obesity Interventions from the Commission on Dietetic Registration. In her free time, she enjoys experimenting in the kitchen, exploring the outdoors, working on art and spending time with family.
Ginger Lemon Mocktail
Serving Amount
Ingredients
Lemon zest, for garnish
3 Tbsp. granulated sugar, for garnish
Juice from 1/2 lemon
2 tsp honey, depending on sweet preference
Sparkling water
Ice
Ginger beer
Instructions
Step 1
For the garnish - on a plate, add sugar and zest from 1 lemon.
Step 2
Halve a lemon, rub the edge of it against the side of a glass, then roll on the sugar and zest plate.
Step 3
In the same glass, add lemon juice and honey. Stir until well-combined. Add ice, then add sparkling water, leaving room for a splash of ginger beer. Stir and serve. Enjoy!
