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This juice blends a traditional juicing fruit with a very unlikely ingredient into a smooth and refreshing concoction. Ensure to use very young bulbs of fennel only, as they have much less "bite"in taste and have a very fruity flavor. Chill the fruits well before juicing them.

I remember the first time I was introduced to this drink. It was when I was working at a 5 star hotel in Canada, just outside of Vancouver. Every Sunday morning the hotel used to do a very large brunch buffet that was booked out weeks in advance by locals and tourists alike. The food was incredible, the buffet abundant and overflowing with fresh seafood and the waterfront setting stunning. The perfect environment to enjoy this drink in after a hard day in the kitchen.

A real summer specialty. The idea was to recreate the Italian favourite of aged Balsamico vinegar as an accompaniment to marinated strawberries as an mocktail. The thickened, reduced balsamic vinegar can also be replaced by a side order of pure Balsamico, where a guest can flavor their own strawberry honey juice to their liking. Please ensure that you use very ripe and full flavoured strawberries and a good quality honey. If you want to make this an alcoholic drink, replace the water with sparkling alcoholic cider.

Sugar syrup is to the bar what stocks are to the kitchen. Simple to make and an indispensable staple item to have on hand.