I haven’t enjoyed Aloe On The Rock [a drink recipe I created for Raw Epicurean Beverages - 101 Fresh Organic Drinks] for some time now. Was I waiting for the perfect day to make this healthy drink again? I got my perfect day in multiples last week and over the weekend. In hindsight, I wish I had thought to take a big bottle of it on the road with me when I was driving back and forth, in and around the Los Angeles area. With temperatures reaching beyond 90 degrees, and the car A/C not working [we need to get that fix pronto], it would have made the sweltering ride just a tad bit more pleasant.
Just thinking about the aloe vera plant makes me thirsty. It is made up of 99% water and contains amino acids, various essential minerals, vitamins, and enzymes. It’s nature’s smart healing succulent juice with loads of benefits that provides us with nutrients, and in small part, helps us to meet our daily water quota. Also consuming aloe replenishes your dietary fiber without over burdening your body.
Aloe On The Rocks is light and refreshing, and tastes like a subtle lemonade. This morning when I made this drink, I used Meyer Lemons, a sweeter variety of lemon that is a cross between a true lemon and a mandarin or sweet orange. Oh and be sure to purchase premium-quality aloe vera juice for best taste and results.
On an experimental note: I plan to try hand filleting an aloe vera leaf and blending it [the inside gel only] along with the other ingredients. I’m not sure if it will become frothy or not [I suspect it might], and I’m not exactly sure how much of the filleted aloe to use to equivalent 2 tablespoons of aloe vera juice. I will report back with the outcome. If you try this or have done this, I would love to here your outcome.
The heat wave that will continue on this week has inspired me to add Aloe On The Rocks to my daily thirst-quenching beverage repertoire, and seek shaded havens.
Aloe On The Rocks
Multiply this recipe – double, triple, … – to make the amount needed. Adjust the amount of the ingredients – more or less – to suit your taste.
2 tablespoons aloe vera juice
1 tablespoon lemon juice, fresh squeezed
1 tablespoon agave
Ice cubes
Pour the water, aloe vera juice, lemon juice and agave into a glass and stir well. Add ice and enjoy. Alternatively, you can use a cocktail shaker. Shake to combine the liquids, and pour it over ice.
Serves 1
