📖 Instructions

1. Gather your ingredients: You'll need frozen berries (a mix of blueberries, raspberries, and blackberries works great!), fresh spinach, a squeeze of lime, a splash of tonic water, juniper berries, non-alcoholic gin, and a touch of agave nectar. Make sure your berries are frozen to give the smoothie a nice, thick consistency.
2. Prepare the juniper infusion: Gently crush about 1 teaspoon of juniper berries. You can use a mortar and pestle or place them in a small bag and crush them with a rolling pin. This releases their aromatic oils. Please, do not skip this step, it is critical!
3. Blend the base: In a high-powered blender, combine the frozen berries, spinach, and lime juice. Add a splash of tonic water—about 1/4 cup—to help it blend smoothly. If you like thicker smoothie, I sugest add some more spinach.
4. Incorporate the juniper flavor: Add the crushed juniper berries and non-alcoholic gin (about 2 ounces) to the blender. Start with less and add more to taste, depending on how strong you want the gin flavor. Pulse a few times to combine.
5. Sweeten to taste: Add agave nectar, starting with a teaspoon, and blend until the smoothie reaches your desired sweetness. Remember, the berries already contribute some sweetness, so go easy on the agave at first.
6. Adjust consistency: If the smoothie is too thick, add a little more tonic water or regular water, a tablespoon at a time, until you reach the perfect consistency. If it’s too thin, add more frozen berries.
7. Taste and adjust: Give it a taste! This is where you can tweak the flavors to your liking. Need more of a gin kick? Add more non-alcoholic gin. Want it sweeter? Add more agave. A little more tang? Add a bit more lime.
8. Pour and enjoy: Pour the smoothie into a glass and garnish with a few fresh berries or a sprig of mint, if you're feeling fancy. Drink immediately for the best flavor and consistency. If you wait, the berries will start to melt and the smoothie will get watery.
9. Experiment! Don't be afraid to experiment with other berries or even add a splash of lime cordial. The best part about smoothies is that you can always change them to fit your own taste and preference.