Ingredients
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Serves 2
Rim
- 1 tbsp chopped nuts or ground graham crackers
- 1 tsp maple syrup or honey
Drink
- 1 cup unsweetened applesauce (or about 2 standard single-serve containers) – You can also swap for 100% apple juice.
- 2 pitted dates
- 1 cup coconut water
- 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
- 2 shakes of ground nutmeg
- 1 shake of ground cloves
- 1 tbsp lemon or lime juice
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- Apple slices or cinnamon stick for garnish
Instructions
- Soak dates in water for 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, rim glasses with maple syrup or honey and then dip into ground nuts or graham crackers.
- Add the dates and applesauce to a blender.
- Blend on high for a longer period of time to break up the dates for evenly distributed sweetness.
- Add the mixture and remaining ingredients to a shaker with ice. Shake vigorously.
- Pour into martini glasses and garnish with a slice of fresh apple or a cinnamon stick.
Notes
Adapted from the book book Drinking for Two