The tannins that create the characteristic mouth-puckering effect of cranberries are also astringent in the urinary system. (Astringents tighten tissues and are thought to reduce surface irritation and inflammation. Cranberry is acidic, but it takes a lot of volume to acidify the urine enough to kill bacteria.)
What You Need
- 1 cup (235 ml) unsweetened cranberry juice
- 3/4 cup (175 ml) carbonated (sparkling) water
- 2 lemon slices
- 2 teaspoons (14 g) honey
Preparation And Use
1Mix together all the ingredients.
2Aim to drink both servings of this cocktail in one day
Recipe Variation: Substitute apple juice or sparkling cider for the carbonated water and omit the honey
Yield
2 Servings