Margarita Fizz
To get my margarita fix, I adapted a recipe I found in 500 Ketogenic Recipes, a book by Dana Carpender. This is a tall, carbonated version of the classic, but you can see my Traditional Margarita recipe online if you prefer that take on it. I find this is a very sessionable cocktail…it stretches out that margarita experience on a nice, hot summer day. Food pairing: Keto White Chicken Enchiladas
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Maybe this sounds weird to you; it sounded a little weird to me at first! But I was looking for a way to use my new Averna Amaro and saw this video on Alton Brown’s YouTube channel. My version calls for sugar-free honey instead of the agave syrup, but of course you can use any sugar-free liquid sweetener you like. I also omitted the orange juice in favor of 100% lime. Food pairing: Perfect Keto’s Shrimp…
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I love a Paloma! I’m told by my Mexican friends and tour guides that this is the authentic Mexican tequila cocktail (rather than the margarita). Feel free to argue the merits of margaritas and Palomas amongst yourselves, while I stand to one side doing my own personal taste test. I found this recipe on The Spruce Eats and just adapted it to make it low in carbs. Make sure you try it both ways: with…
Read MoreTraditional Margarita on the Rocks
Have I told you lately that I love a margarita? I REALLY love a margarita. This one is simple, tart, and an absolute fundamental in my cocktail ouvre. It reminds me of being in Zihuatanejo, ordering drinks from the swim-up bar. Welcome to my happy place. Food pairing: Low-Carb Tortilla Chips with Guacamole
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