Spring is here, at last, and the world is all a-shimmer with dew and last night’s frost. After a long winter of dark and cold, the earth has begun to stir again. There’s a palpable change, and we can all sense it, in the air, in the earth, in our bodies. Spring is a season of new beginnings, inspiration, a time to create and explore. As nature begins to flourish around us, now is the perfect time to rejuvenate ourselves in the same fashion as the beckoning meadows.
In spring, I like to gather nettles and violets. Nettles for their wealth of vitamins and minerals, and the energy boost they provide after sleepy winter months. Violets for their flavonoids, mucilage, and diuretic properties. They also taste mild and delicious in infusion form, making them ideal additions to mocktails.
Around this time of year, my mom would start crafting her incredible herbaceous mocktails; drinks that are both refreshing and healthful. I have many fond memories of us staving off the heat with her creations. My mom is an absolute wizard when it comes to mixing ingredients to just the right proportion, guided purely by intuition. She (and now I, thanks to her influence) never really measured things. It was always “a splash of this,” “a sprinkle of that.” As a result, each drink was a little unique, but somehow always perfectly balanced.
With herbaceous mocktails, the trick is balancing the bitter with the sweet, adding just enough sugar to lift the flavors without overpowering them. It’s also important to find the right ratio of ingredients; some herbs have stronger flavor profiles than others, so finding the right balance can feel rather alchemical at times.
In that spirit, I’ll be sharing a recipe for a Spring Revitalizing Mocktail; a drink that channels the essence of spring, infused with herbs and flavors to awaken the senses and invigorate the blood. The proportions are (mostly) precise, but feel free to experiment to your taste. Personally, I am a little obsessed with this mocktail, and I want to drink it every afternoon for the rest of the warm seasons.
I like to imagine Persephone making her way back from the underworld, and Demeter’s joy at her daughter’s return—resulting in the fresh shoots of dandelions and joyful violet blooms. Perhaps, they too, would share a mocktail in celebration of their reunion.
Spring Revitalizing Mocktail
A refreshing, herbaceous spring mocktail in celebration of spring renewal and the soft bloom of violet season.
Yields about 2 cups — great for multiple mocktails or sipping on its own.
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*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. We recommend that you consult with a qualified healthcare practitioner before using herbal products, particularly if you are pregnant, nursing, or on any medications. For educational purposes only.
Topics: Recipes, Herbalism, Tea & Herbal Drinks
Inga Iwanowska grew up in the Gila Wilderness with her family, studying herbalism and botany with her mother, Kiva Rosethorn. Inga is a writer and a student of herbalism, with a deep love of mythology—especially Greek myths, which have profoundly shaped her understanding of nature and the cycles of life. She weaves these ancient stories into her herbal practice, finding inspiration in their connection to the natural world. Currently, Inga works as the Social Media Manager and Magazine Editor at Plant Healer, aiding in their promotion and outreach efforts. When not working, she enjoys exploring nature, writing poetry, and expanding her knowledge of the natural world, immersing herself in the beauty of the landscapes around her.
Spring is here, at last, and the world is all a-shimmer with dew and last night’s frost. After a long winter of dark and cold, the earth has begun to stir again. There’s a palpable change, and we can all sense it, in the air, in the earth, in our bodies. Spring is a season of new beginnings, inspiration, a time to create and explore. As nature begins to flourish around us, now is the perfect time to rejuvenate ourselves in the same fashion as the beckoning meadows.
In spring, I like to gather nettles and violets. Nettles for their wealth of vitamins and minerals, and the energy boost they provide after sleepy winter months. Violets for their flavonoids, mucilage, and diuretic properties. They also taste mild and delicious in infusion form, making them ideal additions to mocktails.
Around this time of year, my mom would start crafting her incredible herbaceous mocktails; drinks that are both refreshing and healthful. I have many fond memories of us staving off the heat with her creations. My mom is an absolute wizard when it comes to mixing ingredients to just the right proportion, guided purely by intuition. She (and now I, thanks to her influence) never really measured things. It was always “a splash of this,” “a sprinkle of that.” As a result, each drink was a little unique, but somehow always perfectly balanced.
With herbaceous mocktails, the trick is balancing the bitter with the sweet, adding just enough sugar to lift the flavors without overpowering them. It’s also important to find the right ratio of ingredients; some herbs have stronger flavor profiles than others, so finding the right balance can feel rather alchemical at times.
In that spirit, I’ll be sharing a recipe for a Spring Revitalizing Mocktail; a drink that channels the essence of spring, infused with herbs and flavors to awaken the senses and invigorate the blood. The proportions are (mostly) precise, but feel free to experiment to your taste. Personally, I am a little obsessed with this mocktail, and I want to drink it every afternoon for the rest of the warm seasons.
I like to imagine Persephone making her way back from the underworld, and Demeter’s joy at her daughter’s return—resulting in the fresh shoots of dandelions and joyful violet blooms. Perhaps, they too, would share a mocktail in celebration of their reunion.
Spring Revitalizing Mocktail
A refreshing, herbaceous spring mocktail in celebration of spring renewal and the soft bloom of violet season.
Yields about 2 cups — great for multiple mocktails or sipping on its own.
Ingredients
Directions
Ingredients
Optional Additions
Garnish
Directions
You may also enjoy:
*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. We recommend that you consult with a qualified healthcare practitioner before using herbal products, particularly if you are pregnant, nursing, or on any medications. For educational purposes only.
Topics: Recipes, Herbalism, Tea & Herbal Drinks
Inga Iwanowska grew up in the Gila Wilderness with her family, studying herbalism and botany with her mother, Kiva Rosethorn. Inga is a writer and a student of herbalism, with a deep love of mythology—especially Greek myths, which have profoundly shaped her understanding of nature and the cycles of life. She weaves these ancient stories into her herbal practice, finding inspiration in their connection to the natural world. Currently, Inga works as the Social Media Manager and Magazine Editor at Plant Healer, aiding in their promotion and outreach efforts. When not working, she enjoys exploring nature, writing poetry, and expanding her knowledge of the natural world, immersing herself in the beauty of the landscapes around her.
