If you’ve never had a Spicy Tamarind Basil Margarita, then today is your lucky day. Sometimes as you traverse the days of peri/menopause, let’s be honest, you need a cocktail. While alcohol consumption can aggravate menopausal symptoms and is widely considered to increase risk of certain health ailments, sometimes a girl just needs a Margarita.

And, if you’re going to have a cocktail, might as well make it as “good for you” as possible. Tamarind is a fruit that grows in the form of a pod. The pulp inside the pod has a sour taste and is jam-packed with health benefits — amino acids (for healthy muscle tissue), magnesium and calcium (for bone health), B vitamins (for brain health), potassium, polyphenols with antioxidant and anti-inflammatory qualities. The list goes on and on.

The fresh basil brings a nice pop to the slightly earthy, sweet and sour cocktail. Paring this nutrient dense powerhouse with an adaptogen powder makes this Spicy Tamarind Basil Margarita, dare we say, a good choice if you’re going to indulge in an alcoholic bevvy.