Cabbage – Sauerkraut – Krautini – another drink from our garden

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Sarah loves ‘magical sauerkraut’ and makes it regularly with freshly picked cabbages from the garden. Using her knowledge of nutrition and bartending, she shows us how to make a Krautini.

Krautini Recipe:
2 shots vodka
1 shot home-made sauerkraut juice
ice

Combine ingredients into martini shaker and pour into a glass and enjoy. Garnish with olives and a sprig of sauerkraut.

Because of its extreme health benefits (see list below), sauerkraut juice is known for curing hangovers. A Krautini will stave off a hangover long before it takes hold! It has a tangy, refreshing flavour, that contrary to popular belief is very tasty!

Sauerkraut

Sarah: Sauerkraut is a “Super Food” in my opinion.

Here is a list of its nutritional/health properties:

Has a high vitamin and mineral content (especially Vitamin C), which are actually increased during fermentation.

Is packed full of the good bacteria (particularly lactobacillus acidophilus), that your gut needs to stay healthy – save dollars on expensive acidophilus supplements!

Contains anti-carcinogenic compounds that fight cancer.

Contains immune fighting antibodies.

Is very high in live enzyme content – good for digestion, full of life-force.

Improves digestion of fats.

Aids in pancreatic function.

Fermentation

Wild Fermentation: The Flavor, Nutrition, and Craft of Live-Culture Foods by Sandor Ellix Katz