Mocktail with ginger and fresh herbs

Drinking enough water is important for your health. This affects, among other things, your concentration and energy levels. Drinking enough water can even help improve your mood. 

That’s because our brains contain a lot of water, and even mild dehydration has immediately noticeable effects. ⁽¹⁾ There are even some studies that link drinking a glass of water in the morning to a better mood. ⁽²⁾ However, more research is needed to confirm this claim. It is beyond doubt that a well-hydrated person can only benefit from it. 

So having a glass of water every now and then certainly doesn’t hurt when it comes to a healthy lifestyle. Just like a doormat that says, “Take it easy and drink a glass of water”—maybe that wouldn’t look out of place either. 😉 You might not think of me right away for interior design advice, but you probably do for tasty recipes. So here’s the recipe for a super delicious mocktail with ginger and fresh herbs. 

The Recipe

Ingredients: (per glass)

• A sprig of mint
• A sprig of rosemary
• A sprig of basil
• 1^cm² of ginger
• 1 tsp honey
• Water

Preparation: (5 minutes)

1. Peel the ginger and put it in the glass. 
2. Add a sprig of mint, rosemary, and basil. 
3. Dilute with water and add the honey. 
4. Mix well.

Enjoy your meal!

Zoë, what should I do with the leftover ingredients?

• Ginger

With the leftover ginger, you can, for example, make these delicious tomato pesto canapés .

• Fresh herbs

You can use fresh herbs to finish off any dish you make. They make a great dish just that little bit more flavorful. For example, this pesto pasta is garnished with basil leaves. And in this delicious salad with endive, orange, and halloumi, rosemary is used. Mint leaves can even be used to top a chocolate cake .

Recipe Video

Sources:

(1) Staying well-hydrated affects your mood!(July 18, 2022). spa.be. https://www.spa.be/nl/inspiratie-tips/hydratatie-humeur

(2) Verhaeghe, K. (August 17, 2023).Why Does Our Body Need Fresh Water Every Day?EOS Science. https://www.eoswetenschap.eu/gezondheid/waarom-heeft-ons-lichaam-dagelijks-vers-water-nodig