For Love of Lemons (& Limes)

With my Glass Dharma drinking straw giveaway nearly at its end and Summer Solstice a mere six days away, this last week of Spring seems like an appropriate time for me to exalt citrus. Yes, it’s true that I love citrus all of the time. However, it has been some time since I have taken a moment to focus exclusively on the simplicity of lemons and limes – both of which I adore immensely.

Interesting, ne?

I find it a bit odd how so many people seem to mix them up all of the time, or proclaim that they are mostly the same – especially when one compares the nutrient content and flavour profile of each. In consideration of these factors, it is fairly easy to see that each of them is quite different from the other.

…and now for something completely different:

Lemondrop Dream 

• 2.5 lemons
• 1 Scoop Sunwarrior Vanilla
• 1/3 cup spring water
• 1 Tray ice cubes
• 3 Medjool dates
• 1/2 tsp turmeric
• 1 Tbsp coconut butter
• pinch Celtic salt

Preparation instructions: 

1. Combine all ingredients in Vitamix (or other high speed blender), reserving coconut butter & 3/4 tray of ice
2. Blend at high speed until thick, yet smooth (tamper may be necessary)
3. Add coconut butter whilst blending
4. Add remaining ice (block by block) whilst blending, allow to blend through until smooth
5. Serve & enjoy!

Coconut Lime Cooler

• 3 limes
• 3 Tbsp coconut butter
• 2 Medjool dates
• 1/3 cup spring water
• 1/4 tsp stevia
• 1/4 tsp Vitamineral Green or super BGA (I used 1/8 tsp of both)
• Pinch Celtic sea salt
• 1 full tray ice

Preparation Instructions

1. Combine coconut butter, spring water, limes, salt, dates, stevia & other green powders in Vitamix
2. Blend on high until smooth & creamy
3. Reduce speed to medium-high
4. Whilst blending, add ice cubes one by one
5. Blend until thick and frosty
6. Serve in glasses & garnish with lime slices
7. Enjoy!

Also of note: A very warm glass of water with freshly squeezed organic lemon juice actually soothes me to sleep at bedtime. In the morning I awaken feeling purified, refreshed and incredibly replenished.
 

Have a wonderful week! ♡Ⓥ★