Try Lion's Mane Mushroom Extract In These Autumn Cocktails
Increase Your Lion's Mane Mushroom Intake With These Delightful Drinks
As the days get shorter and the weather turns cold, we’ve been dreaming up some seasonal cocktails to highlight both the supportive aspects and unique flavor of Lion’s Mane mushroom extract.* Lion’s Mane (Hericium erinaceus) is a fungi superstar: Its cascading teeth are quite beautiful to behold, it has been widely studied for its potential cognitive-supporting benefits.* Mushroom Revival’s Lion’s Mane tincture is made with 100% organic fruiting bodies, plus a touch of delicious cinnamon, to give you plenty of active compounds and flavor per drop!
Recently, Lion’s Mane mushrooms have been showing up in many creative food dishes. Now, with our delicious extracts, it can be enjoyed in beverages, too. If you enjoy cozying up with a cocktail in this cool, gray weather, why not spice it up with a little Lion’s Mane?
With its wide range of bioactive compounds, Lion’s Mane has been shown to support several systems of the body, including brain and gut health.* Check out some of our previous blog posts for information on the properties of Lion’s Mane:
Lion's Mane Properties: A Fungal Nootropic*
Organic Lion's Mane: A Nervous System Powerhouse*
Lion’s Mane Extract Cocktails
A good drink should be well-rounded and balanced. Adding Lion’s Mane mushroom extract is a great way to add a little more complexity.* Since life is all about balance, why not add a brain-supporting mushroom extract to your cocktail (which isn’t exactly brain fuel!)? Try pairing a drink with one of these tasty Lion’s Mane recipes!
Mane-Hattan
The addition of Lion’s Mane mushroom extract adds subtle depth to the classic Manhattan. Try substituting Japanese or French whiskey instead of rye for another twist.
- 2 oz rye whiskey
- 1 oz sweet vermouth
- 3 droppers Lion’s Mane tincture
- Dash Angostura bitters
- Orange peel, for garnish
- Maraschino cherry, optional
Rub the orange peel around the rim of a glass to release the oils. Place the peel and cherry in the glass. In a cocktail shaker, combine whiskey, vermouth, tincture, and bitters with ice. Shake until chilled, then strain into the glass.
Foamy Lion
Shaking raw egg whites in a cocktail adds body and leaves a nice creamy head on the drink. To maximize safety, use a fresh egg from a happy chicken, wash your hands thoroughly, and clean the egg before cracking. The Foamy Lion tastes rich and creamy, which is an interesting texture for a cocktail!
- 2oz vodka
- ½ oz amaretto
- ¼ oz maple syrup
- 3 droppers Lion’s Mane tincture
- Squeeze of lime juice
- 1 egg white
- Nutmeg, to garnish
Combine all ingredients, except for the nutmeg, in a cocktail shaker. Cap it dry (without ice), and shake for about 20 seconds to foam up the egg white. Open the shaker to add some ice, and then shake vigorously for another 20 seconds. Strain into a coupe glass. Grate nutmeg over the top to garnish.
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*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These statements are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
