Beverages
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Essential oil recipes
Now that you’ ve learned about the best ways to use essential oils for cooking, here are a few recipes that will help you practice. Remember, cooking with essential oils takes a little experimentation to perfect, but the possibilities are endless!
Beverages
Adding essential oils to beverages is one of the easiest ways to enjoy their potent, refreshing flavors. When you want to brighten up any of your favorite drinks, here are a few ideas for adding essential oils to beverages:
Water
Adding one to two drops of an essential oil to your water is a simple way to make a flavorful drink. Whether you are looking for a creative way to increase your daily water intake, want to cut down on soda or sugary drinks, or just want to reap the internal benefits of a particular oil, adding essential oils to your water is one of the most effective ways to enjoy essential oils.
• Add a drop or two of Lemon oil to a glass of water when fresh lemons aren’ t available
• If you are trying to drink less soda or sugary drinks, add essential oils to your water for powerful flavor
• Add invigorating essential oils to your water in the morning to give you a refreshing jump start
• Put a drop of Cassia oil in your water when hiking, for hydration
• Add one drop of Cinnamon oil with honey to hot water and sip slowly to soothe the throat *
• Place a drop of Lime oil in a glass of water for enhanced flavor and antioxidant support *
• Combine Melaleuca, Peppermint, and Lemon oil in your water glass and drink to freshen the breath