Tough Mother Spritzer
INGREDIENTS:
| 2 CUPS | Sparkling water |
| 4 TBSP | Tough Mother Sweet & Spicy Steept Tonic® |
| 1 TSP | Honey or agave nectar |
| ½ TSP | Organic lemon juice |
| 1 ea. | Mint sprig |
| OR | |
| 4 OZ | Tough Mother Lemonade Steept Sipping Tonic® |
METHOD:
Combine all ingredients together in a tall glass and whisk until the honey is completely dissolved. Toss a few ice cubes in and you’re ready to go!
CHEF’S NOTE:
Get your relax on after a Tough Mother day. This is an easy, light beverage you can enjoy anytime!OPTIONS:
Add a ½ teaspoon of freshly juiced ginger or shot of Vodka for a lil’ extra feel-good.
Tough Mother Ketchup
INGREDIENTS:
| 4 TBSP | Organic honey (or organic agave syrup) |
| 2 TBSP | Tough Mother Sweet & Spicy Steept Tonic® |
| 1 CUP | Organic tomato paste |
| 1 TSP | Onion powder |
| ½ TSP | Oregano, dried |
| TT | Kosher or sea salt (to taste) |
METHOD:
Mix tomato paste and your favorite sweetener (until smooth). Add onion powder, salt, and oregano. Thin the mixture with our Tough Mother Sweet & Spicy Steept Tonic®.
CHEF’S NOTE:
Try this delicious, quick and easy Ketchup recipe with another of our favorite Tough Mother tips: Take a few Yukon Gold or sweet potatoes and make your own oil-free, homemade fries using a silicone, non-stick baking sheet. Double down with a little bit of old-style mustard seeds and a veggie burger and you’ve got yourself a Tough Mother meal that feeds the body and soul!
OPTIONS:
Mix in any of the following for some extra zip:
- Yellow or full-seed mustard
- Chipotle puree or seasoning
- Tabasco or your favorite hot sauce
- Cracked pepper
Tough Mother Hangover Remedy
INGREDIENTS:
| 1 CUP | Water, boiling or cold |
| 1 TBSP | Organic honey or organic agave syrup |
| 2 TBSP | Prickly pear puree |
| 4 TBSP | Tough Mother Sweet & Spicy Steept Tonic® |
| OR | |
| 2 OZ | Tough Mother Steept Double Shot Prickly Pear Cactus Lemonade® |
METHOD:
Hot or cold, this recipe will tip you back upright!
To one cup of hot or cold filtered water, mix the remaining ingredients.
Stir quickly to dissolve the honey/agave. Don’t be afraid to double dose for a speedy recovery! Tough Mothers know it’s a good idea to be a little heavy handed on this pour.
CHEF’S NOTE:
A Tough Mother stays prepared, so gather your ingredients before a wild night on the town! This delicious cure-all can be consumed Hot or Cold.
Prickly pear (or Cactus Pear) puree can be purchased ready-to-use at specialty grocery stores or can be made from the fruit of the cactus plant. For the DIY’ers, simply peel the fruit (like a kiwi), and puree in the blender. Watch out for the tiny hair-like “spines” – a good pair of gloves comes in handy. Strain out the peppercorn-like seeds.
Or for an easier approach, keep our Prickly Pear Cactus Lemonade Double Shots on hand!
Tough Mother Bleu Cheese Dressing
INGREDIENTS:
| 1 TBSP | Organic honey (or organic agave syrup) |
| 3 TBSP | Tough Mother Good & Spicy Steept Tonic® |
| 1 CUP | Coconut milk yogurt OR plain Greek yogurt |
| 1 TSP | Lemon juice, organic |
| 1 TBSP | Green onion, minced |
| ½ CUP | Bleu cheese, crumbles |
| ½ TSP | Cracked black Pepper |
| 1 TSP | Kosher or sea salt |
METHOD:
In a small bowl, mash the bleu cheese into the yogurt. Add the green onions, followed by honey, salt and pepper.
Separately, mix lemon juice and Tough Mother Good & Spicy Steept Tonic® together. Fold this mixture into the blue cheese mash to thin the dressing bit by bit.
CHEF’S NOTE:
For Tough Mothers who are here for a good time, not a long time - a less health-focused option: substitute the yogurt for equal parts mayo and sour cream.
This dressing works great with raw veggie trays, as a sauce for a buffalo chicken sandwich (or buffalo cauliflower bites, yes!), a healthier dip for chicken wings or as a dressing with a salad of grilled chicken, apples, and lettuces.
Tough Mother Hot Tea
INGREDIENTS:
| 1 CUP | Water, boiling |
| 1 TBSP | Organic honey or organic agave syrup |
| 1 ea. | Tea bag (stay tuned! our own fiery chai tea blend coming soon!) |
| 1 TSP | Organic lemon juice |
| 2 TBSP | Tough Mother Sweet & Spicy Steept Tonic® |
METHOD:
To one cup of hot water, add your favorite life-giving tea (bag or loose leaf). Allow to steep. Once tea is infused, add your favorite sweetener, fresh lemon juice, and Tough Mother Sweet & Spicy Steept Tonic®. Stir well and sip to your health!CHEF’S NOTE:
Even Tough Mothers need a moment to rest from time to time. For those days when you need a special “pick-me-up” or are under the weather, this Tough Mother hot tea soothes the body and the soul.
Tough Mother Bees Knees
INGREDIENTS:
| 2 CUPS | Organic lemon juice |
| 3 CUPS | Spring water |
| 6 TBSP | Tough Mother Sweet & Spicy Steept Tonic® |
| 6 TBSP | Honey or agave nectar |
| OR | |
| 4 OZ | Tough Mother Steept Double Shot Blue Agave® |
| ½ CUP | Vodka |
| 6ea. | Lemon thyme sprig or thyme sprig |
METHOD:
In a medium sauce pan warm one cup of water, honey and our Tough Mother Sweet & Spicy Steept Tonic® over medium-high heat. Bring to a slow boil while stirring constantly. Remove from the heat.
Add herbs and allow the mixture to steep for at least 5 minutes. Strain into a large glass pitcher.
Add the remaining ingredients and chill in the refrigerator for about an hour (not you! The mixture…).
Serve over ice, garnish with a lemon wheel and a thyme sprig. Enjoy!
CHEF’S NOTE:
This is an easy, light beverage that hits the spot and makes you feel good when you want to be bad.
OPTIONS:
For an extra refresher, add a teaspoon of freshly juiced ginger. Keep it simple, and keep our Tough Mother ready-to-go Blue Agave shrubs on hand!