This is an unusual recipe for a thirst-quenching non-alcoholic drink. It’s sort of like a fizzy non-alcoholic margarita. It is made with fresh squeezed lime juice and fresh squeezed lemon juice and sweetened with Stevia and blue agave syrup. Blue agave syrup is a healthy alternative to sugar because it is natural, it is lower in calories than sugar and has a low glycemic index.

Blue Agave Soda

  • Juice from 1 lime
  • Juice from 1/2 lemon
  • 4 Stevia Packets
  • 1/2 oz Blue Agave Syrup (sweeten to taste)
  • 7 oz Club Soda

Squeeze fresh lime juice add fresh squeezed lemon juice into a water goblet. Add Stevia and blue agave syrup to sweeten. Then and club soda to about 3/4ths inch from the top. Stir to mix. Serve over crushed ice or ice cubes. Optionally, garnish with a sprig of fresh mint.

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This is another non-alcoholic drink made with fresh squeezed lime juice and sweetened with blue agave syrup. Blue agave syrup is a healthy alternative to sugar because it is natural, it is lower in calories than sugar and has a low glycemic index. Cranberry juice concentrate is available online from a few sources. It is 4 to 5 times more concentrated as regular fruit juice – depending on the brand.

Cranberry-Lime Fizz

  • 1 1/2 oz Cranberry Juice Concentrate
  • Juice from 1 lime
  • 1 oz Blue Agave Syrup
  • 7 oz Club Soda
  • 2 Stevia packets

Add cranberry juice concentrate to a water goblet. Squeeze fresh lime juice then add blue agave syrup and Stevia extract to sweeten. Finally, and club soda to about 3/4ths inch from the top then stir to mix. Add crushed ice or ice cubes for a delicious chilled drink.

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According to the news release at www.FinancialNewsUSA.com on November 11, 2008, the advanced biofuels company, Verenium Corporation, hired Mark Eichenseer – former Anheuser-Busch head brewmaster to “ferment the waste fiber left over from sugarcane processing and turn it into fuel.”

This is huge! Mr. Eichenseer is using his brewing knowledge and experience to figure out how to convert biomass waste products into usable fuel. He is putting special enzymes to work in the process.

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This is another non-alcoholic drink made with pomegranate juice concentrate, fresh orange juice and club soda. It is naturally sweetened so no additional sweetener is needed. Pomegranate juice concentrate is available online. My favorite brand is FruitFast from brownwoodacres.com. It is highly concentrated. Normally, water would be added to make pomegranate juice, but in this recipe club soda is added. It is loaded with antioxidants and is very delicious.

Pomegranate-OJ Soda

  • 1 1/2 oz Pomegranate Juice Concentrate
  • 2 oz Orange Juice
  • 8 oz Club Soda

Add 1 1/2 ounces of pomegranate juice concentrate to a water goblet followed by 2 ounces of orange juice followed by the club soda. Add crushed ice or ice cubes for a delicious chilled drink.

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I found a good video on YouTube that features Dr. Mehmet Oz on the Oprah show where he advises viewers on how to get rid of a hangover:

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