Balance is an important aspect to eating, and here, it is embodied in two distinct drinks – although they do share my latest obsession with peppermint oil. Cannot get enough of the stuff.

The martini is for the St. Patrick’s Day party; the smoothie is a cure for the hangover after the party!

Irish Mint Martini

Put ice in your martini shaker.

Ingredients (serves 1)

• 1 ounce of Amaretto
• 1 ounce of Kerrygold Irish Cream Liqueur (or another Irish Cream)
• 2-3 ounces of organic milk (amount depends on your flavor preference, I like 3 ounces)
• ¼ teaspoon of organic peppermint oil
• 5 drops of green food coloring (optional)

Shake it up, pour into a chilled martini glass, drink immediately, and repeat.

Shamrock Smoothie Hangover Cure

Alcohol robs the body of B vitamins, so start March 18th out right with this Shamrock Smoothie. It contains spinach, which is great for cleansing and boosting some B vitamins. Banana contains a load of B-6 and vitamin C for immunity. Peppermint is also great for digestion. Maca powder (optional) boosts immunity and contains B vitamins – and gives you an energy kick. Note: please check with your physician if you are taking any medications before using maca, and avoid peppermint if you have heartburn due to GERD.

Ingredients (serves 1)

• 1 ½ cups of unsweetened vanilla almond milk
• Large handful of organic spinach
• ½ -1 tsp of organic peppermint oil (depends on how much you love peppermint)
• 1 banana
• 3 ice cubes
• 1 tsp of vanilla paste or vanilla extract
• 2 pitted medjool dates
• 1 tsp of maca powder (optional)

Blend in a high-powered blender until smooth and drink.

Shamrock Smoothie ingredients