Oprah's O' Mai Mai Juice

**found in Oprah Magazine, April 2012 issue

Yum! Nothing like a summer juice on a breezy day, and if it's an alcoholic day just add Vodka, I prefer Kettle One since it's the only vodka that doesn't bother me. You decide.

One day in Maui, I tried to make my own version of a drink I had at the juice bar Liquiteria in NYC. I added pineapple because it was on the table and mint because it was in my garden, and after my first sip, i said, "O' Mai Mai!". Add vodka for a bit of liquored tang!

3 apples, cored

6 mint sprigs, plus one more for garnish

2 cups pineapple

1 1/2 knob of ginger

1/4 cup lemon juice

1 oz. vodka (optional)

Dash cayenne pepper

Using a juice extractor, juice the apples, mint, pineapple, and ginger. Stir in lemon juice and vodka (if using). Top with cayenne and garnish with mint.

Makes 2 cups.

Total time: 10 minutes

Enjoy! xoxo Julie

www.goodiegoodiegluten-free.blogspot.com

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