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.
Festive Holiday Mocktails the Whole Family Can Enjoy
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Serving Amount
Ingredients
2 oranges
1 cup cranberry juice, no sugar added
1 tsp cinnamon
1⁄2 cup cranberries
12 ounce lemon (or other citrus-flavored) sparkling water
Dried orange garnish
Instructions
Step 1
In a bowl, mix juice from 1 orange juice with cranberry juice and cinnamon.
Step 2
Cut the other orange into slices, then into wedges.
Step 3
In an ice tray, place 2 cranberries in each along with an orange wedge. Pour over the juice mixture and freeze until solid.
Step 4
In a champagne flute, place two of the ice cubes and pour sparkling water over it. Allow the ice to melt into the drink slightly before drinking. Garnish with a dried orange slice (see recipe) if desired.
Serving Amount
Ingredients
8 ounces apple juice, no sugar added
2 tsp cinnamon
2 ounce freshly squeezed lime juice
16 ounces ginger beer, non-alcoholic
Optional – lime wedge or dried lime slice and cinnamon stick for garnish
Instructions
Step 1
Pour the apple juice, lime juice and cinnamon into a copper mug or a glass filled with ice cubes. Stir well. Top with ginger beer and give it another light stir. Serve with a cinnamon stick and dried lime slice or lime wedge for garnish if desired.
Serving Amount
Ingredients
Oranges, limes, blood orange or lemons
Instructions
Step 1
Preheat oven to 200 degrees F.
Step 2
Slice desired citrus into 1/8-inch-thick slices. Place on a lined baking sheet. Bake for 6-8 hours until fully dry. Use as a decoration or drink garnish. Store in an airtight container.
