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Five Refreshing Low-Carb Cocktails to Sip on Guilt-Free

Cucumber Basil Vodka Gimlet

Ingredients:

Instructions:

  1. Muddle the cucumber slices and basil leaves in a shaker.
  2. Add the vodka, lime juice, and flavored water.
  3. Fill the shaker with ice and shake vigorously.
  4. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass.
  5. Garnish with a lime wheel or cucumber slice.

Berry Mojito

Ingredients:

  • 2 oz white rum
  • 1 oz fresh lime juice
  • 1/2 oz low-carb sweetener (like erythritol or stevia)
  • 6-8 fresh mint leaves
  • 1/4 cup mixed berries (raspberries, blackberries, or strawberries)
  • Soda water
  • Ice
  • Lemon twist and a few whole berries for garnish

Instructions:

  1. Muddle the berries and mint leaves in a glass.
  2. Add the lime juice and sweetener.
  3. Fill the glass with ice and pour over the rum.
  4. Top with soda water and stir gently.
  5. Garnish with a lemon twist and a few whole berries.

Spicy Paloma

Ingredients:

  • 2 oz tequila
  • 1 oz fresh lime juice
  • 1/2 oz low-carb sweetener (like erythritol or stevia)
  • 1/4 tsp chili powder or a slice of jalapeño (for heat)
  • 1 oz Soda water
  • Ice
  • Jalapeno rimming salt

Instructions:

  1. Dip the rim of the glass into the spicy salt mixture to coat it evenly. Set aside.
  2. In a shaker, combine the tequila, lime juice, low-carb sweetener, and chili powder (or jalapeño).
  3. Fill the shaker with ice and shake well.
  4. Strain the mixture into the prepared glass filled with ice.
  5. Top with soda water and stir gently.

Coconut Mojito

Ingredients:

  • 2 oz coconut rum
  • 1 oz fresh lime juice
  • 1/2 oz low-carb sweetener (like stevia or erythritol)
  • 6-8 fresh mint leaves
  • 3 oz soda water
  • Ice
  • Mint sprig and lime wedge for garnish

Instructions:

  1. Muddle the mint leaves in a glass.
  2. Add the lime juice and sweetener.
  3. Fill the glass with ice and pour over the coconut rum.
  4. Top with soda water and stir gently.
  5. Garnish with a mint sprig and a lime wheel.

Ginger-Lime Fizz

Ingredients:

  • 2 oz vodka
  • 1 oz fresh lime juice
  • 1/4 cup low-carb, zero-sugar ginger beer
  • Ice
  • Lime wheel and a piece of fresh mint for garnish

Instructions:

  1. Fill a glass with ice.
  2. Add the vodka and fresh lime juice.
  3. Top with the low-carb ginger beer.
  4. Stir gently to combine.
  5. Garnish with a lime wheel and a piece of fresh mint.