Two Shots and a Pint
  • Home
  • Blog Posts
    • From The 2 Shots Cellar
    • Beverages
      • Wine
      • Spirits and Cocktails
      • Beer
      • Coffee and Tea
      • Juice
    • Equipment
    • People
    • Wine 101
    • 2shotsaway
    • 2ShotsinChile
  • Events
  • About 2 Shots and a Pint
  • Contact Us

Two Shots and a Pint

  • Home
  • Blog Posts
    • From The 2 Shots Cellar
    • Beverages
      • Wine
      • Spirits and Cocktails
      • Beer
      • Coffee and Tea
      • Juice
    • Equipment
    • People
    • Wine 101
    • 2shotsaway
    • 2ShotsinChile
  • Events
  • About 2 Shots and a Pint
  • Contact Us
BeveragesCoffee and Tea

The Zen of Drink

written by Gail Sotelo August 6, 2014

So I managed to finally return to practicing yoga.

Hang on… This is a beverage blog. What…?

Chill. Let me explain.

With the amount of drinks I consume on a regular basis (all in the name of research… Honestly! ;)), I try to discipline myself by making sure I exercise in some way. I find yoga to be challenging both physically and mentally. My practice allows me to face my week of research, talk, and writing with a certain amount of centeredness (if there is such a thing).

So I got quite curious after one class, when my BFF told me about a home made “elixir” our yogi makes. The yogi told us that this fermented elixir of his allows you to have energy if taken before and after practice. It came in different flavors (Strawberry, Guyabano, etc) but I went for the lemon ginger one. He warned me that taking the entire bottle turns you into something of an Energizer bunny, so half at a time is enough.

IMG_0299.JPG

The Secret Yoga Elixir

I fell in love with it. The spicy ginger notes and sharp lemon flavor hit you wonderfully. It was perfect for refreshing yourself after an intense yoga session. Understandably, the ginger flavor is an aquired taste, but I love it. It reminded me of a sparkling version of the local “salabat”.

On another post-“death by yoga” session, I decided to pass by the newly opened Echostore. Echostore belongs to the Echo Yoga group (who I miss terribly, the new shala is too far now), which sells locally produced, environmentally friendly products. I decided to have a Bayani Brew. “Bayani” is Filipino for “hero”, and I decided to figure out whether or not their “Kick-ass Lemongrass” flavor is as heroic and kick-ass as the label suggests.

IMG_0298.JPG

Kick-ass Lemongrass

It was such a welcome boost after the killer yoga session. It’s not too sweet, and the pandan blend adds a softer, fragrant dimension to the sharp, spicy lemongrass. I don’t know if it will save the day, but it certainly saved my parched, dying self. 😉

What do you normally drink before, during, or after working out? Cheers and Namaste!

The Zen of Drink was last modified: July 11th, 2017 by Gail Sotelo

Comments

comments

2shotsandapintbayani brewblogbloggerbloggingelixirflavorsfruitteayogazen
0 comment
0
Facebook Twitter Google + Pinterest
Gail Sotelo

previous post
Vamos España!
next post
Caffeinate Me!

You may also like

Countdown!

September 16, 2015

Devils, Cellars, and Wine (The 2shotsandapint #Halloween2015 Special)

October 30, 2015

Wine Against Humanity!

April 7, 2016

Manzanilla and the Tapas Culture

April 23, 2015

An Excerpt from The Diary of an Alcohol Specialist (Part 1)

August 9, 2016

Cruisin’ for a Boozin’

August 17, 2018

Regional Pairing: Segunda Parte

August 19, 2015

The Absinthe-Minded Artiste

May 23, 2014

Under-The-Radar Wines from Down Under (a collaboration)

September 2, 2019

Sweet Things are Paired With Cheese

August 25, 2015

Leave a Comment Cancel Reply

Follow Us

Facebook Instagram Pinterest Youtube

STAY UPDATED

Instagram

Recent Posts

  • AMA About Living Free – A Spanish Food and Wine Event
  • Ask Me Anything – The Japanese Food Edition
  • Your Love Through Kindness, Unpacked
  • Ask Me About Partners and Valentines
  • In the Spirit of Good Wine Robert Mondavi Private Selection Spirits Barrel-Aged Collection

Our Partners

Chile
Poco Deli

2018 Copyright © All Rights Reserved - 2 Shots and a Pint