Spiced Citrus Magnesium Glow Refresher

This Spiced Citrus Magnesium Glow Refresher is a bright, bubbly mocktail that feels a little fancy but is functional, too. This light and refreshing drink delivers a boost of magnesium thanks to Garden of Life’s orange-flavored magnesium powder, plus antioxidant vitamin C from fresh orange juice. The drink is lightly sweetened with a homemade spiced simple syrup that brings a cozy note of cinnamon and zesty ginger. It’s the perfect sip for Dry January or anytime you want something uplifting and relaxing without any alcohol.

Yield: 2 servings
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes

For the simple syrup:

• ¼ cup water
• ¼ cup coconut sugar
• 1 cinnamon stick
• 1-inch piece of ginger root, peeled and sliced

For the refresher:

• 2 or 3 fresh mint leaves
• ½ cup (4 ounces) fresh orange juice
• 1 tsp. Garden of Life Dr. Formulated Orange Magnesium Powder
• ⅔ cup (6 ounces) club soda or citrus-flavored seltzer

1. Combine water, coconut sugar, cinnamon stick, and sliced ginger in a small saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a simmer, stirring often until sugar dissolves. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 5 minutes. Remove from heat, let cool, and strain out the solids.
2. Place the mint leaves in a cocktail shaker or jar and gently press with a muddler or the back of a spoon.
3. Fill the cocktail shaker about halfway with ice cubes. Add the orange juice, magnesium powder, and 2 teaspoons of the cooled simple syrup. Seal and shake vigorously for 15 to 20 seconds until frothy and well mixed.
4. Fill two serving glasses with ice. Divide the orange mixture between the glasses, then top each drink with roughly 3 ounces club soda. If desired, garnish with an orange slice, mint leave, or a cinnamon stick. Enjoy immediately.

Store extra simple syrup in a sealed container in the fridge.

Per drink:

Calories: 72
Total Fat: 0 grams
Saturated Fat: 0 grams
Cholesterol: 0 milligrams
Sodium: 65 milligrams
Total Carbohydrate: 16 grams
Fiber: Less than 1 gram
Sugar: 13 grams
Added Sugar: 8 grams
Protein: Less than 1 gram