Mojitos at the Moana too
Beachhouse at the Moana has launched a new mojito menu infused with health enhancing superfoods.
Perfect for the summer, this refreshing selection of SuperFoods-inspired Mojito cocktails is filled with powerful antioxidants. Created exclusively for Westin Hotels by Francesco Lafranconi, director of mixology for Southern Wine & Spirits of America, Inc., each handcrafted cocktail is made with key SuperFoods ingredients including blueberries, ginger, green tea and honey that help protect the body against cancer and other diseases.
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Photo: courtesy of Beachhouse at the Moana |
The new mojito menu selections include a classic Cuban Mojito made with fresh mint, rum, and fresh lime alongside additional SuperFoods-inspired Mojito creations such as the Blueberry Mojito, Pineapple and Ginger Mojito, Spicy Apple Mojito, Green Tea and Honey Mojito, Strawberry Kiwi Mojito, and a Brazilian Cure Mojito made with Brazilian rum and VeeV Açai Spirit, a powerful superfood liquor.
Westin worked closely with Lafranconi to create cocktails using healthy pairings of SuperFoods ingredients. For example, when mixed with ginger, pineapple can help soothe an upset stomach or finish off a big meal and cinnamon and fruits such as apples work together to control blood sugar. Westin’s new Mojito offerings are based on the nutritional concepts outlined in the bestselling series of SuperFoodsRx books published by SuperFoods Partners LLC, and contain the SuperFoods known to improve well-being and longevity, including fruits, herbs and spices.
“In celebration of summer we wanted to offer our guests a refreshing cocktail that is healthy and delicious,” said Brandon Maeda, general manager of Beachhouse. “These Mojitos are packed with important vitamins and antioxidants – a summertime indulgence with a healthy kick!”
One of the keys to the SuperFoodsRx philosophy is “food synergy.” Emerging science shows that certain foods play off of each other. Food synergy refers to foods that, when paired together, are even more nutritious than when they are eaten separately. Each signature SuperFoods-inspired Mojito features a perfect SuperFood pairing or renowned SuperFood, for example:
- Green tea is a rich antioxidant that lowers blood pressure, prevents cataracts, and decreases sun-induced aging.
- Honey helps maintain optimal blood sugar levels and when mixed with green tea and a dash of pepper can soothe a sore throat.
- Blueberries are a “brain food,” supplying a combination of nutrients which work in synergy to provide an optimum cellular environment for our brains.
- Kiwis are antioxidant all stars and offer rich bounty of Vitamin C to help neutralize free radicals that damage cells, ultimately leading to inflammation and cancer.
- Açai has 10 times more antioxidants than red grapes and 10 to 30 times the anthocyanins of red wine and helps to promote cardiovascular and digestive health.
For reservations or more information, please contact the Starwood dining desk at 808-921-4600 or e-mail tdrc.hawaii@starwoodhotels.com. Complimentary valet parking is available and self parking is $2 for four hours at the Sheraton Princess Ka‘iulani.
