Gin & Tonic- The Medicinal Cocktail?
For quite some time gin and tonic has been considered a healthy cocktail. The main reason is that gin is derived from juniper berries which assist in preventing excessive water retention in your body. The more our body passes water the more we are able to expel harmful toxins. This can have direct positive effects on your kidney and liver. Juniper is also categorized as a super fruit and is low in calories. Along with those properties juniper berries also contain antioxidants, anti-fungal, and anti-microbial assets.
The Juniper Berry
The combination of gin and tonic was stumbled upon as a result of attempting to develop a treatment for malaria. In the 1700s quinine was considered an effective treatment and was usually added to tonic water when administered. In order to remedy the bitter taste sugar, lime, and gin was added to the mixture in the 1800s and the traditional gin and tonic was born. Over time the cocktail was no longer considered a cure for malaria but rather a popular drink to enjoy and has been re-imagined using a variety of garnishes, such as orange peels, ginger, elderflower, grapefruit, rosemary, strawberry, and cucumber.
Pomegranate-Rosemary Gin & Tonic
One thing remains true, too much of anything is not good for you especially alcohol. However a gin and tonic whether traditional or remixed still remains one of the most low calorie, light, refreshing, and invigorating cocktail to imbibe on with fewer units of alcohol than its counterparts. So enjoy in moderation!
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