Sunrise Spa Water

Greet the day with a toast to your health and happiness! This sunny

beverage makes a gorgeous addition to a home spa party, as the juices

layer in the glass like a beautiful sunrise. High in vitamin C and

antioxidants, the citrus fruit aids digestion and liver cleansing, and the

pomegranate juice is packed with beneficial vitamins and antioxidants

that fight free radicals. Pomegranate is also anti-inflammatory and heart-

healthy and has been shown to protect the system from certain cancers.

YIELDS: about 8 cups

4 cups water

1 orange, sliced thin

1 Meyer lemon, sliced thin

2 tablespoons agave or honey, optional

3 cups unsweetened pomegranate juice (or cranberry or cherry

Juice)

16–24 ice cubes, optional

What you will need: knife, cutting board, half-gallon pitcher, long-

handled spoon, strainer

1. To Make: Begin the preparation the night before you plan to serve. Mix the

water with citrus fruit slices and agave, if desired, in a pitcher. Refrigerate

overnight, allowing the flavors to infuse the water.

2. To Store: Store in the fridge for up to 4 days.

3. To Use: For an extra special layered juice “sunrise” presentation, place 2–3

ice cubes in a clear glass. Add ⁄ cup pomegranate juice. Slowly fill glasses

the rest of the way with the strained citrus water. Garnish with a slice of

sunshine and a citrus slice and serve. Or, add the pomegranate juice to the

pitcher and stir. Serve over ice if desired.

SKINCARE SECRETS

For truly healthy skin, you must eat well and hydrate, hydrate,

hydrate! Every cell in your body is reliant on water for proper

function, and a hydrated body is a healthy body is a beautiful body.

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