RECIPE

Mocktails

Thanks to a hot new trend, “mocktails” let you enjoy alcohol free creations that also pack a nutritional punch! Michelle Harris, star in Alive & Well TV series, has added powerful antioxidants like Sambucol Black Elderberry syrup in many of her mocktails to help support a healthy immune system. Using healthy fruit and natural sweeteners along with nutritious add-ons take any drink to the next level.

By Michelle Harris

The Hibiscus Raspberry Black Elderberry Infused Tea with Mint Blueberry Ice Cubes

is great to make by the glass or pitcher. It’s a drink the entire family will enjoy and it’s packed with nutrition and fruity goodness. • Pre-freeze ice cubes with blueberries and fresh mint. • Brew hibiscus raspberry tea and allow to cool overnight • Pour over blueberry mint ice cubes • Add 2 tsp black elderberry syrup and enjoy.

Michelle Harris is the host of Alive & Well, a national TV series promoting the wellness lifestyle. Michelle is a lifestyle expert and is a frequent guest on TV shows, radio shows, magazine interviews, red carpets and live events. Michelle is also the co-founder of Animal Angels, a non-profit advocacy group where celebrities promote pet health and adoptions.

The Orange, Pomegranate, Sambucol Black

Elderberry-tini is a fresh, healthy take on martinis! • Dip rim in sugar or edible gold sugar • Add 1 part pomegranate juice, one-part non-alcoholic orange liqueur (I used Lyre) • Pour in shaker with ice, use strainer and pour into glass • Add 2 tsp black elderberry syrup • Serve

Black Elderberry Vanilla Cream Soda

• Add 2 tsp Sambucol Black Elderberry syrup • 1 natural vanilla cream soda • Add 1 small scoop of non-dairy (example: cashew) ice cream • Top with non-dairy whipped topping for some extra creaminess! • Serve while cold

Iced Golden Latte is a delicious alternative to iced coffee for the summer. Using almond or oat milk, cinnamon, ginger and the anti-inflammatory properties of turmeric create a creamy delight. Served over ice in warmer months, this iced golden latte is sure to become a favorite. • Brew and chill a turmeric tea • Add cinnamon and ginger to taste • Mix half tea and half almond or oat milk • Add 1oz alcohol free almond liqueur (Lyre’s) • Sweeten to taste • Serve chilled or over ice

For a beautiful touch, garnish or add ice cubes made with fresh fruit, edible flowers or herbs. They look amazing and add an even greater nutritional boost.

WHAT TO LOOK Kid Friendly FOR IN A Ski Resort

By Summer Tularosa

Afamily ski trip is about more than just spending a few days together, and the right trip can build a love of skiing and outdoor sports that will last a lifetime. While any ski trip can be a family vacation, targeting a resort or mountain that caters to kids and families will help ensure that everyone has a great time. Green means "go" for kids: A mountain that offers plenty of green circle runs is a must, and the longer those runs are, the better. Lugging a 75-pound child and his 30 pounds of ski equipment up a mountain or even onto a chairlift isn't much fun, so a long run cuts your "carrying and climbing" time and gives you more actual skiing time. Kid-friendly resorts often offer new chairlift seats, too, which they can lower while you board and make it less likely that you'll slip or lose your grip. Old-school lift chairs can and will drag your kids up a mountain, but climbing aboard is a little more nerve-wracking for both parent and child if the lift has a fixed grip. Onsite children's programming is a must: Some kids can spend an entire day going up and down the mountain, while others will tire out after a few runs. The best ski resorts for kids are the ones that address the needs of those "parttime" skiers and offer plenty of other activities. Childcare centers or programs are great for parents, too; they provide a safe place to leave the kids when mom and dad want to tackle a more advanced slope or hang out together in the lodge. Lessons designed exclusively for kids: While every mountain and resort out there offers lessons, the best family ski destinations provide fun and engaging instruction just for kids. Patient teachers who run through the basics every day and have seen everything can help make sure your little ones really "get it" before they climb aboard a chairlift for the first time. Lessons taught by someone other than mom or dad are a must for tweens and teens, who may be more likely to take instruction from someone "official."

These tips are designed to help you choose the right, kid-friendly mountain and pack your bags for the best possible family ski vacation.