Recipe: ‘Boosted’ Bloody Mary

If you’re gonna blend up a Bloody Mary, why not sneak in some omega-3 fatty acids to boost the nutrients? The secret ingredient: Kale. This leafy green is an excellent natural source of omega-3 fatty acids, which aids memory and protects your heart and joints.

That said, drink the alcohol in moderation so you don’t cancel out all the health benefits of the veggies in this delicious, tomato-y, slightly spicy drink.

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon kale (or to taste)
• 2 teaspoons ginger
• 2 teaspoons ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon turmeric
• 1 1/2 ounces vodka
• 4 ounces tomato juice
• 1 celery stick for garnish

Directions

1. Purée kale using a blender or food processor, then grate ginger into a bowl.
2. Combine puréed kale, ginger, ground pepper and turmeric in a cocktail shaker filled with ice. Add vodka and tomato juice, and shake.
3. Strain over glass filled with ice. Garnish with celery.

Serving size = 1 cocktail