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How to Use Agave

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Category: Cooking, Healthy Foods

For a natural alternative to sugar, try agave, which comes from the cactus plant. It's available in two varieties: blonde and dark. Blonde agave can be compared to the color and taste of honey, while dark agave can be likened to the color and taste of maple syrup. Before tossing all of your sugar away, try incorporating agave into your recipes slowly, taking note of the flavors and textures that come through. Here, Sam Talbot offers his tricks on how to use the product.

Step 1: Muddle
First, muddle strawberries and a few mint leaves to break down fruit and release essential oils.

Step 2: Add Lime
Add the juice of one lime for some acidity.

Step 3: Add Alcohol and Sweetness
Add a splash of club soda, 1 oz. of rum and 1 1/2 tsp. of blonde agave.

Step 4: Strain and Pour
Strain mixture over a glass, adding a little bit of the muddled fruit back in for a pulpy texture.

Step 5 : Drink
Sit back and enjoy!

Items You'll Need for this GMC Trade Secret

  • 1.5 teaspoons Fresh Agave
  • 1/3 cup Strawberries
  • 2 teaspoons Mint Leaves
  • 1 Lime
  • 2 tablespoons Club Soda
  • 1 oz Rum

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peoplepersons

Caramelizing sugars is poisonous as it is a carcinogen and completely alters the state of the product which wasn't that healthy to begin with.

February 19 2012 at 5:19 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Juanita

good food

February 06 2012 at 10:29 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Orlenda

agave is just as bad if not worse for you than sugar...seriosuly research whats in it!

January 08 2012 at 2:45 PM Report abuse +1 rate up rate down Reply
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Justme

Exactly, the concept is just about the same as corn syrup.

January 23 2012 at 12:43 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply

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