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Adrenals Half Full Signature Mocktail {Guest Post}

by Lindsay Cotter · 01/17/2016

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★★★★★ 4.5 from 2 reviews

What happens when we are constantly stressed or overworked? Well, our adrenals become depleted, fatigued you could say. Maybe your adrenals need a little reboot and extra adrenal support after a crazy busy holiday season. This Adrenals Half Full Signature Mocktail is the perfect drink to add to your daily routine as a way to support your adrenal glands. Plus it’s delicious and easy to make! 

Two glasses of adrenal cocktail topped with garnish and orange rind ring on the rim.

Adrenal Support Signature Mocktail. Trust me on this, you want to save this recipe! It’s a go to recipe for when you are needing an adrenal reset, for when you are stressed, for when you just need a TOTAL reboot! Kinda perfect for the New Year too, right? Yes… I’m raising my hand here. Because I’m soooooo NEEDING a little  extra adrenal support  after last years craziness. And here today, I have my good friend Anne Marie to talk about adrenal support, adrenal fatigue, and so much more. Because, well, you know… adrenal fatigue is something us Cotter’s are (unfortunately) familiar with.

Okay, enough jabber. Here’s Anne Marie and her fabulous Adrenals Half Full (Adrenal Support) Signature Mocktail. 

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Adrenal fatigue can really leave you in a lurch. But what is it? How does it make us feel so wiped out, and what can you do about it? First, a quick primer on the basics.

Two tall clear glasses filled with adrenal tea cocktail, silver metal straw in glass with orange rind twist on the rim

Our adrenals, tiny hormone producing glands that sit atop our kidneys, are responsible for assisting our bodies in dealing with everyday stressors. However, in this miracle of a modern world we all live in, the “everyday stressors” might more aptly be called “every minute stressors.” Many of us are subject to uncanny amounts of stress from the moment we open our eyes in the morning. The alarm clock goes off, and we’re immediately rushed into getting ready for work; skipping breakfast, grabbing a large drip coffee with three sugars from our favorite java haunt, and on to dealing with crazy traffic on the way to work. With a typical morning like this, we’ve dealt with more adrenal gland taxing stress before 11am then our primal ancestors dealt with in an average week. Geeze, no wonder need extra adrenal support ALL day!

Our adrenal glands, in response to stress, create hormones like epinephrine (aka cortisol) and norepinephrine, which modify the way the body functions so that it can better react to what our bodies and minds perceive as a threatening situation. These hormones have many responsibilities in the body, and we shouldn’t demonize them as they are necessary for our survival. However, when they are over produced over a long period of time they can have extremely negative effects on our bodies.

Weight gain, muscle loss, dysglycemia, anxiety, fatigue, caffeine intolerance, sleep issues, and many more maladies can result from our adrenals over producing cortisol. If they are taxed for too long, nutrient and antioxidant stores run low, and we can run into a situation where we simply do not have the ability to create any more of these vital hormones leaving us in a state of adrenal fatigue.

Overhead view of two tall glasses of adrenal cocktail made with holy basil tea, oranges, and sweetened with maple syrup.

Whether you’ve been tested and have confirmed you have it, or just simply suspect it may be an issue for you, there are many things that you can do to support adrenal health right now. Grass Fed Salsa has a signature mocktail included in its namesake Adrenals Half Full ecourse. You’ll get info  that’s packed full of adrenal supporting adaptogens, antioxidants, and vitamins. More info on my site and below. 

And it’s “to die for” delicious to boot.

Our mocktail is made with holy basil (tulsi leaf) tea, sparkling mineral water, Himalayan sea salt, fresh organic oranges, fresh basil, and a touch of grade B maple syrup for those who like it a tad on the sweet side.

How the Adrenals Half Full Signature Mocktail for Adrenal Support works:
  • Holy basil is an adaptogenic herb that supports the adrenal glands. Adaptogens help the adrenals, you guessed it, “adapt” the way they react to stressors by supporting a more balanced hormonal response.
  • Sparkling mineral water helps hydrate the body, and also contains essential minerals.
  • Himalayan sea salt contains trace minerals, which are important when it comes to supporting the adrenals. Those suffering with adrenal fatigue often find their body has a hard time regulating sodium due to the reduction of the hormone aldosterone.
  • Oranges are a great source of Vitamin C & bioflavonoids. These all-star micronutrients assist the body in hormone production, and protecting it against free radical damage by virtue of their antioxidant ability.
  • Grade B maple syrup is an alkaline forming sweetener that is not only delicious, but also contains essential minerals and B-vitamins that are necessary for energy production and adrenal hormone production.
Close up view of two tall glasses of orange and basil adrenal cocktail; metal straw in glasses and garnished with orange rind twist and fresh basil.

Adrenals Half Full Signature Mocktail (refined sugar free)

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Adrenals Half Full Signature Mocktail {for Adrenal Support}


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  • Total Time: 20 minutes
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Adrenals Half Full Signature Mocktail is the perfect drink to add to your daily routine as a way to support your adrenal glands.


Ingredients

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  • 2 bags of Tulsi Tea (holy basil)
  • 16 oz of filtered water
  • 1/4 teaspoon pink Himalayan sea salt
  • 2 oranges (freshly squeezed)
  • 1/2–1 Tablespoon grade B maple syrup (optional)
  • 16 oz of sparkling mineral water
  • Fresh basil leaves to taste (we recommend thinly slicing 2 basil leaves)

Instructions

  1. Heat filtered water on the stove top, removing from heat prior to water boiling. Ideal temperature would be 208-212° F. Let steep in Tulsi Tea bags for 4 minutes.
  2. Remove tea bags and place in freezer to cool.
  3. Add Himalayan sea salt, the juice of 2 oranges, grade B maple syrup (optional) and whisk to combine. Store overnight in an airtight container or mason jar.
  4. Prior to drinking, add 16 ounces sparkling mineral water and fresh sliced basil leaves, and stir to combine.
  • Prep Time: 15 min
  • Cook Time: 5 min

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Did we convince you of the many merits of the Adrenals Half Full Adrenal Support Mocktail? Trust me, this is one daily drink that both you and your body will love.

Pssst… don’t let your knowledge of adrenal fatigue end here. We’ve created a guide just for you. Get your free copy of 5 Simple Ways to Support Your Adrenals here

Website: GrassFedSalsa.com
Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/grassfedsalsa/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/grassfedsalsa.anne/
 
About-Anne1

Anne Marie Garland is a Certified Integrative Health Coach with a focus on incorporating the wisdom and functionality of ancestral diets into modern day nutrition. As co-founder of Grass Fed Salsa , a health coaching business and blog catered to clients looking to lose weight as well as to manage autoimmune conditions, Anne Marie’s passion for food, balance, & wellness drives her on her quest to help her clients achieve their health and fitness goals.

If you have ANY questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out to Anne or comment below!

Now go feed those adrenals! And go check out more ADRENAL Support recipes while you’re at it.

Have you ever tried an Adrenal Support Mocktail?

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  1. Sharlene says

    03/21/2021 at 3:43 PM

    Do you know if this can be made with dōTERRA Holy Basil EO rather than a tea bag? If so, how many drops of the EO?
    Also, since salt dissolves better in warm/hot water, wouldn’t it be better to stir the salt in before it cools? Or is there a benefit to adding it to the cooled/cold water?

    Reply
    • Lindsay Cotter says

      03/21/2021 at 10:24 PM

      I haven’t tried it with essential oils. It’s worth a shot! Let me know if you do!

      Reply
  2. Krista says

    02/24/2020 at 5:26 PM

    This drink makes me feel so alert and hydrated. I get a lot of brain fog and this gets rid of the brain fog. I like drinking this when I get out of the sauna as it helps my electrolytes and body recalibrate after loosing so much liquid.

    ★★★★★

    Reply
  3. regs says

    01/23/2020 at 7:44 PM

    Looks so healthy and refreshing! Wanna try that, thanks for sharing.

    ★★★★

    Reply
  4. Karen says

    04/23/2017 at 5:36 AM

    Would it be ok to make a large batch to last a few days or a week at a time?

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    • Cotter Crunch says

      04/23/2017 at 8:37 AM

      Sure! I think that should be fine. Not sure how it would taste at the end of the week, but keep me posted!

      Reply
  5. Laura @ This Runner's Recipes says

    01/26/2016 at 1:32 PM

    I love learning about how food affects our hormones! This sounds so refreshing and delicious, especially with the combination of sea salt and maple syrup!

    Reply
    • Cotter Crunch says

      01/26/2016 at 10:31 PM

      I knew you would appreciate!

      Reply
  6. Jen says

    01/25/2016 at 9:21 AM

    Love learning about this stuff! And this mocktail sounds amazing!

    Reply
  7. masala girl says

    01/20/2016 at 1:54 PM

    i have tulsi tea. would drinking just that help ?

    Reply
    • Cotter Crunch says

      01/20/2016 at 3:56 PM

      It would definitely help. But the combination of the basil, the TE, the vitamin C from the orange, and the sea salt really make the drink wonderful for the adrenals. It basically replenishes all the minerals that are depleted when you are stressed. If that makes sense?

      Reply
  8. rAchel @ Athletic avocado says

    01/18/2016 at 7:51 AM

    This looks so refreshing plus it has some great benefits!

    Reply
  9. Jess @hellotofit says

    01/18/2016 at 7:34 AM

    Mm this looks so refreshing! Hormones are amazing things, aren’t they? They’re so complicated! Haha.

    Reply
  10. Mariana says

    01/17/2016 at 12:00 PM

    I love reading about how food affects our homeostasis, I love that this drink is full of goodness!

    Reply
    • Cotter Crunch says

      01/17/2016 at 3:05 PM

      Me too! It’s good to be educated, right?

      Reply
  11. Michele @ paleorunningmomma says

    01/17/2016 at 11:11 AM

    Oh how I need this! Looks like an absolutely delicious way to deal with my nearly constant overstressed state.

    Reply
  12. Anne Marie says

    01/17/2016 at 9:52 AM

    Thank YOU for sharing, Lindsay! It really is cool how we connected so long ago through Healthy Bites and started this little virtual friendship. 🙂

    Reply
  13. Megan @ Skinny fitalicious says

    01/17/2016 at 8:20 AM

    I need this tea in my life! P.S. I have those straws and love them. They keep everything so cold.

    Reply
    • Anne Marie says

      01/17/2016 at 9:53 AM

      How fun! Did you get them from Norwex? Geez, they’re my FAVS. I can’t tolerate plastic ones anymore! I always have one in my purse.

      Reply
  14. Meghan@CleanEatsFastFeets says

    01/17/2016 at 8:12 AM

    And now I’ve read about this Tulsi Tea twice in two days. Surely it’s a sign.

    Reply
    • Cotter Crunch says

      01/17/2016 at 9:09 AM

      oh where was the other tea mentioned? I’m curious!

      Reply
      • Laura @ Sprint 2 the Table says

        01/17/2016 at 3:54 PM

        Same here! But now I can’t remember the first place…

        Reply
      • Meghan@CleanEatsFastFeets says

        01/18/2016 at 8:08 AM

        Here you go: http://mylittletablespoon.com/2016/01/15/a-little-help-for-my-hormones/

        Reply
  15. Blair says

    01/17/2016 at 7:51 AM

    Adrenal fatigue or not, this drink sounds delicious! Love the combo of tea, citrus and maple! YUM!

    Reply

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