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Ever wondered how to add more jazz and pizzazz to your drinks to turn it from ordinary to extraordinary? You don’t have to add just water to a powdered drink mix. You can ABSOLUTELY turn any drink from blah to OOH-LALA in a snap with these simple as ABC additions!
A- Alcohol (Hooray!) A dash of Rum or a hint of red wine can add more entertainment and life to your party drinks (not to mention your guests)!
B- Banana Blast. Bananas are rich in potassium which balances acid-base and fluid maintenance in the body. It also acts a thickener and natural sweetener to your drinks.
C- Cinnamon. The health benefits of cinnamon (fresh or powdered) are too numerous to mention. From Anti-ageing to Weight loss, add a little cinnamon to your drinks daily to start experiencing it medicinal benefits.
D- Drink Design. Adding some lemon wedges or cubes of cantaloupe melon can make your drink look as appetizing as it tastes!
E- Energy Elixir. Your drink can give you a burst of energy and be refreshing as well by adding a canned energy drink such as Red Bull or Power Horse.
F- Make it FUN. You mustn’t follow a drink recipe to the letter. Create more fun by mixing different flavors and putting your drinks in different types of pitchers and glasses.
G- Ginger. This spicy root is often used in native drinks like Zobo and Kunu but can also be a lovely piquant addition to a homemade drink.
H- Honey. Believed to be the food of the gods. Not only is it an excellent alternative to processed sugar, this golden nectar can also help to support your immune system and make disease resistance easier. And because it is a natural product there are no side effects…So add as much as you please!
I- Ice. Whether it cubed ice from an ice-tray or crushed ice from an ice machine, adding ice to your drinks is crucial for keeping your drinks cool and so fresh fruit drinks will not go sour.
J- Jams and Jellies. Adding a tablespoon or two of your favorite jam or jelly will give your drink a tangy and interesting twist.
K- K.I.S.S. – Keep It Seriously Simple. Don’t worry and overstress yourself trying to make your drink perfect. Your drink does not have to be complicated to taste great. Few ingredients can make an outstanding drink.
L- Love. Don’t forget to add a pinch of LOVE to your drink creation by using fresh and natural ingredients. After all it is the best type of medicine.
M- Milk. One glass of milk contains about 300mg of calcium. So go ahead and add milk to your drinks for a calcium fortified punch.
