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Everyone could use more blueberries in their diet, so why not crush a few on this new gin fizz cocktail? While you can add blueberries to many classic drinks, they blend perfectly with the flavors of gin. Since gin already has traces of juniper berries, these sweet, sour aromatics blend wonderfully with a batch of antioxidant-rich blueberries.
To get an extra dose of calm, Tribe CBD decided to add some hemp extract to this fruit cocktail. All you need is a drop of CBD oil to add a lot of cold to your bright blueberry drink.
Blueberry Gin Fizz Recipe
Everyone agrees that blueberries are a superfood, but what about spirits like gin? Surprisingly, compared to other liquors, gin earns high marks from many nutritionists. Most of the supposedly healthy characteristics of gin come from heavy traces of juniper berries. Current estimates suggest that juniper has at least 80 antioxidant compounds, many of which do not degrade in the distillation process.
One of the most notable benefits of juniper seems to be its effect on circadian rhythm. Researchers claim that juniper has certain compounds that help you go to bed naturally, making gin an excellent choice for an evening drink.
However, we think it’s even safer to rely on a non-alcoholic supplement like CBD oil before bed instead of gin. FYI: Tribe CBD now sells all-natural CBD dream shots with hemp extract and melatonin. If you are looking for a non-drunk way to go to bed, be sure to try this product.
Ingredients
- 2 oz of gin
- ½ oz of lemon juice
- ½ oz of simple syrup
- ¼ cup of blueberries, fresh
- Seltzer water
- Bouquets of rosemary or thyme, garnish
- 1 drop Tribe CBD oil
Indications
- Pour gin, lemon juice, plain syrup and blueberries into a shaker
- Stir until the blueberries are well crushed
- Add ice and shake for a few seconds
- Strain or pour into a glass of previously cooled rocks
- Top with seltzer water
- Garnish with Tribe CBD oil and thyme or rosemary
Even if you are not a fan of rosemary aromatics, you should consider making this herb easier in your daily life. There are dozens of scientific studies that show that rosemary is one of Mother Nature’s best brain boosters. For example, in one trial, researchers found that students who took a test while smelling rosemary essential oil performed better than other groups.
There is also growing evidence that rosemary may play a crucial role in restoring hair loss. So the next time you buy shampoo, make sure you have some rosemary!
Will CBD make me smarter?
While it seems that rosemary could increase your intellectual capacity, we still don’t know the effects of CBD on intelligence. However, it is clear that CBD oil will make going to school much less stressful. In fact, a study in Japan found that CBD helped high school students tame social anxiety compared to placebo. It is likely that if you are less stressed at school, you will absorb more information.
Whether you’re nervous before a big test or a big date, Tribe’s CBD oil should help control stress.
