the antioxidantini

as all of us baby boomers know, antioxidants are really good for us. they fight off those pesky free radicals, although i thought freeing radicals was part and parcel of our baby boomer identity. okay, really? not one of you chuckled? i still can't get past the moniker, but if you can, go here for some pretty good information on the subject. please email me your summary and maybe the right side of my brain, which apparently is the only side that works, can digest the info and use it accordingly.

in the meantime, here's a drink that uses all pomegranate-based ingredients, except the garnish.

2 oz pama pomegranate liqueur

1 oz pearl pomegranate vodka

2 oz unsweetened pomegranate juice

long narrow strip of orange peel

pour ingredients into shaker half-filled with ice. shake vigorously until icy. strain into chilled cocktail glass. squeeze orange peel over top of drink, drop it in or use to decorate the rim of the glass, and serve.

pomegranates have more antioxidants than green tea and red wine. i actually tried mixing some green tea into a pomegranate concoction but it was nasty. go here for an npr article which includes some yummy-looking recipes.