Earth Day 2024 is Monday, April 22 and people all over the world will be focusing on the health of the environment and their own personal well-being. At Syfo, we believe promoting a healthy environment and health in people go hand in hand. We’ve taken steps to ensure that Syfo products are as GREEN as possible in every way, so they’re both healthy for the planet as well as healthy beverages for your body. We do everything we can to reduce waste in the supply stream by making every part of the Syfo packaging and bottling fully recyclable. The water we use in Syfo is purified through reverse osmosis and we return the waste water from the process back into the environment in a more purified state. Since the water we use to produce Syfo comes from a centrally located aquifer, it doesn’t require a heavy carbon footprint to make it to the production facility and the consumer.

We also consolidate our less-than-truckload (LTL) shipments to improve transportation efficiency, and we collaborate with our suppliers to save money, reduce waste and conserve energy. And of course the packaging and bottles that we use for all of our Syfo products are 100% recyclable.

As is well-known, Syfo Beverages Original Seltzer and Naturally Flavored Sparkling Waters are made from purified water and are free of preservatives, chemical additives, sugar, sodium or artificial sweeteners. That makes them healthy beverages for your body and the environment.

Just in time for Easter, here are four great non-alcoholic drink recipes perfect for the entire family, adapted from a post on beverageuniverse.com:

Virgin Mojito

 Who can resist a refreshing and delicate mojito cocktail? The non-alcoholic, or virgin option offers a one of a kind experience that will convert any skeptic and will leave them savoring this energizing spring beverage. Here’s the famous mocktail recipe:

 Ingredients:

• 1 tablespoon of sugar; 
• fresh minty leaves;
• lime;
• Syfo Original Seltzer
• A handful of crushed ice;

Preparation: 

1. Muddle the minty leaves and a wedge of lime. You’ll sense the great refreshing aroma all around you. 
2. Add the sugar (you can use agave instead, or any other sweetener of your choice, I prefer brown sugar) and mash it up. 
3. It’s time to freeze the aroma – fill the glass with crushed ice.
4. Finally, add seltzer and stir your Easter elixir. 

Virgin Sangria

Are you warming up? Here’s another shortlisted mocktail for your Easter celebration: a Virgin Sangria! Sangria lovers, behold, here’s the recipe:

Ingredients:

• 2 cups of water;
• 2 black tea bags;
• 2 cinnamon sticks;
• ½ cup of sugar;
• 3 cups of pomegranate juice; 
• 1 cup of orange juice;
• 1 medium orange, sliced into thin rounds;
• 1 medium lemon, sliced into thin rounds;
• 1 medium lime, sliced into thin rounds;
• 1 medium apple, cored and cut into 1/2-inch chunks;
• 3 cups Syfo Original Seltzer.

Preparation: 

1. Boil the water and pour it over the tea bags and cinnamon sticks. Let them steep for a few minutes and remove the teabags. 
2. Add sugar and stir so that it could dissolve quicker; 
3. Use a pitcher to mix in the tea, cinnamon sticks, pomegranate juice, orange juice, and sliced fruits. Place it in the fridge to cool down for at least an hour. 
4. Before serving add the carbonated water. And don’t forget to add ice to your Easter beverage. 

 Shirley Ginger

 Shirley Temple is a classic non-alcoholic cocktail. But to spice it up a bit we’ve picked a recipe that modifies this famous mocktail into a Shirley Ginger- an ideal option for all the ginger beer aficionados at the Easter celebration. 

Here’s how to make it. 

Ingredients:

• 4 cups Brooklyn Crafted Lemon Lime Ginger Beer; 
• ¼ cup grenadine;
• 1 cup Syfo Original Seltzer; 
• 3 tablespoons of fresh lime juice;
• 2-4 slices of lime;
• Ice cubes;
• Maraschino cherries;

Preparation: 

1. Mix all liquid ingredients – the ginger beer, the club soda, the lime juice, and the grenadine in a pitcher and stir well.  
2. Put ice cubes in tall glasses and pour the mixture in.
3. Garnish with lime slices and/or maraschino cherries and enjoy. 

Rhubarb-Lime Mocktail

 Have you ever tried a rhubarb? How about rhubarb bitters in a mocktail? The final recipe on our Easter Mocktails list will help you catch up with the trends. If you cannot find fresh rhubarb you can use a frozen one, your drink will still be just as delicious as refreshing, no worries there. 

Ingredients:

• 2 tablespoons of fresh lime juice;
• 4 tablespoons of basil syrup;
• 3 dashes of rhubarb bitters; 
• 1 cup of Syfo Original Seltzer;
• Ice cubes;
• Rhubarb stems for decoration;

Preparation:  

1. In a shaker add the ice cubes, lime juice, basil syrup, and rhubarb bitters and shake vigorously. 
2. Strain the cooled liquid in a rock glass and top with the seltzer. 
3. Garnish with the rhubarb stems. 

Delicious Drinks for Love This Valentine’s Day

Bring a sparkle to your Valentine’s Day celebrations with these delicious drinks made from Syfo Seltzer and Naturally Flavored Sparkling Waters.

Liquid Lust

Set the mood this Valentine’s Day with this tantalizing cocktail. Made with sliced fruit and rose-infused tequila, this mouth-watering cocktail is perfect for a day (or night) of romance. Enjoy one with the one you love this Valentine’s Day.

INGREDIENTS:

• 1/2 bottle of ROSANGEL Tequila
• 1/2 bottle of White Wine
• 1/3 cup of White Sugar
• 1 oz of Orange Juice
• 2 oz of Cranberry Juice
• 2 Oranges (sliced)
• 1 Lemon (sliced)
• 1 Lime (sliced)
• 1 bunch of Grapes (sliced)
• 1 Apple (diced)
• 1/2 liter of chilled Syfo Original Seltzer

PREPARATION:

Combine all ingredients and stir. Serve over ice and enjoy!

Recipe adapted from nochelatina.com.

Cherub’s Cup

Here’s a recipe that’s perfect for everyone in love, for Valentine’s Day or at any time of year:

Ingredients:

1 part St. Germain elderflower liqueur 2 parts vodka, citrus vodka, or Hendricks Gin

3/4 part fresh lemon juice

optional 1/4 shot simple syrup

1 part muddled strawberry

Top with Syfo Original Seltzer

Strawberry for garnish

Preparation:

Shake and strain over fresh rocks in a collins glass. Top with Brut Rose or Brut Champagne or Syfo Original Seltzer. Garnish with a strawberry.

Make Believe Champagne

While you’re celebrating this Valentine’s Day, have this non-alcoholic drink on hand for toasting.

Ingredients:

• 1 (1-liter bottle) Syfo Original Seltzer, chilled
• 1 (1-liter bottle) ginger ale, chilled
• 1 (24-ounce) bottle unsweetened white grape juice, chilled
• Ice cubes

Preparation:

In a large pitcher combine the seltzer, ginger ale, and white grape juice. Pour over ice cubes in chilled champagne glasses or wine glasses.

Makes 20 servings.

Nutritional facts per serving (1/20 of recipe):

Calories: 37, total fat: 0g, saturated fat: 0g, cholesterol: 0mg, sodium: 14mg, carbohydrate: 9g, fiber: 0g, protein: 0g, vitamin A: 0%, vitamin C: 0%, calcium: 0%, iron: 1%

Recipe provided by Better Homes and Gardens – BHG.com a member of the Home and Family Network for the best of cooking, gardening, decorating and more. (c) 2003 Meredith Corporation. All Rights Reserved.

The start of the New Year is traditionally a time of renewed focus and new beginnings, so that makes it a perfect time to refocus on your health, especially this year. Here are a few simple steps you can take, gathered from sources around the Web, that can help you get off to a healthy start in 2022 and help to put the stress of 2021 behind.

Get a good night’s sleep — According to the American Sleep Foundation, about two-thirds of Americans say their sleep needs are not being met during the week with 15 percent reporting less than six hours per night. Between 7 to 9 hours of sleep per night is considered optimal for good health.

Eat protein for breakfast – When you rise from that restful sleep, try having a protein-rich breakfast. According to a study published in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, eating a protein-rich breakfast may help control appetite and curb the urge to snack in the evening. It can also improve alertness, energy and performance throughout the day.

Take time during your day to release stress – According to the Mayo Clinic, simple meditation exercises during the day that can be done practically anytime and anywhere can bring both a sense of calm and balance. This can benefit both your emotional well-being and your overall health.

Exercise for at least 90 minutes a week – According to this article on Discovery Health, you don’t need to exercise for hours a day or run a marathon to get the weight loss, cardiovascular and overall heath benefits. Studies have shown that walking as little as 10 minutes a day increases the heart’s oxygen consumption rate by more than 4 percent while helping to reduce weight, blood pressure and cholesterol levels.

Make the switch to healthy beverages – Sugary soft drinks have been associated with weight gain, diabetes, heart disease, dental problems and even depression. A move toward healthy beverages can improve your overall health and keep you hydrated. We recommend Syfo of course.