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.
Strawberry No-Jito
Serving Amount
Ingredients
10 mint leaves
5 strawberries
1⁄2 Juice from lime
2 3 tsp. honey or simple syrup, depending on sweet preference
Lime sparkling water
Ice
Instructions
Step 1
Place mint leaves, strawberries and lime juice in a glass and muddle them together using a muddler or the handle of a wooden spoon.
Step 2
Add the honey or simple syrup and stir. Add ice and top with sparkling water. Add more honey or simple syrup if desired.
Step 3
Garnish with lime slices and a sprig of mint
