Low-Carb Adrenal Cocktail Recipe

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Course: Beverage

Keyword: adrenal cocktail, low-carb adrenal cocktail, singing canary, sugar-free adrenal cocktail

Prep Time: 5

Total Time: 5

Servings: quart serving

Calories: 134kcal

This adrenal cocktail, modeled after the "Singing Canary" drink, is loaded with ingredients to support your adrenals and overall health.

2 lemons (use whole if organic; peel if not organic; or use 4 tablespoons lemon juice)
3 cups filtered water
1 teaspoon ground turmeric (use less if desired)
1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon protein powder
1 teaspoon baobab powder (optional, but recommended)
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional but recommended)
2 generous pinches salt
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ginger powder
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg (substitute mace for AIP)
pinch clove
1/4 teaspoon stevia extract (see Substitution section for other alternatives.)
2,000 mg vitamin C powder (optional)
ice cubes

Peel the rind off the lemon(s) using a sharp knife. Leave as much of the white pith as possible as it has loads of nutritional benefits. I use the whole lemon, minus the seeds, if using organic lemons.
Slice each lemon into quarters. Remove the seeds, and place the lemon pieces into your blender. Add water and all of the remaining ingredients besides the ice cubes. Blend well.
Place the blended mixture into a quart jar. Add ice cubes and more water to fill the jar to the top. Stir or cover with a tight lid and shake before drinking.

Turmeric: Start with less if you prefer a milder turmeric flavor. Add more sweetener or vanilla to taste if needed.
Olive Oil: Extra virgin olive oil is my preferred oil. Unlike coconut oil, it won’t solidify in the cold drink, and I prefer it to more processed and expensive MCT oil.
Protein Powder: Use your favorite protein powder. Collagen can be substituted, but it is not a complete protein because it lacks tryptophan.
Baobab: Optional, but recommended for its tangy flavor and naturally occurring vitamin C.
Vitamin C: The 2,000 mg added vitamin C is optional. I prefer sodium ascorbate because it is less acidic than ascorbic acid. Acerola or another whole-food vitamin C can also be used.
Sweetener: Adjust the stevia or other sweetener to taste.
AIP: Substitute mace for nutmeg and use an AIP-compatible protein powder or collagen.
Lemons: Use organic lemons if blending the peel into the drink.
Make-Ahead Option: For an even faster version, make my Homemade Adrenal Cocktail Powder and keep the dry mix ready to use.