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.
Sparkling Pear Mocktail with Rosemary Sprig
Serving Amount
Ingredients
1⁄2 cup pear juice
1⁄2 Tbsp. simple syrup
1 tsp. ginger paste or 1 small slice of fresh ginger, grated
1⁄2 lemon, juiced
2 cups sparkling water
Ice cubes as needed
2 rosemary sprigs
Instructions
Step 1
In a cocktail shaker, add pear juice, simple syrup, ginger of choice and lemon juice. Shake and pour over a glass filled with ice and top with sparkling water. Use the rosemary sprigs to stir, allowing the rosemary to fill the drink with its essence. Enjoy!
