Suryaroot No-groni

Ingredients:

• Fresh ginger root (about 3 inches)
• Fresh turmeric root (about 2 inches)
• 1 large grapefruit
• Cranberry juice - 1 oz (as an alternative to non-alcoholic bitter aperitif)
• Pomegranate juice - 1 oz (as an alternative to non-alcoholic sweet vermouth)
• Ice cubes
• Orange peel, for garnish

Equipment:

• Juicer

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Instructions:

Prepare the Roots:

1. Wash the ginger and turmeric roots. (no need to peel)

Juicing:

1. Juice the ginger, turmeric roots and grapefruit (peeled). Aim for about 1/4 cup of ginger juice, 1/8 cup of turmeric juice, and 1 cup of grapfruit juice.

Mix the Drink:

1. In a mixing glass, combine the ginger and turmeric juices with the grapefruit juice.
2. Add 1 oz of cranberry juice for a tart, bitter edge.
3. Add 3 oz of pomegranate juice to introduce a sweet, vermouth-like quality.
4. Stir well to combine.

Serve:

1. Fill a glass with ice cubes.
2. Strain the drink mixture over the ice.
3. Garnish with a twist of orange peel.

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