Cape Codder
As we transition into fall, I still have some Diet cranberry juice in the fridge. Let's use it up! This cocktail is so simple; it only has two ingredients and takes just a couple of minutes to prepare. The optional garnish also takes minimal effort. The flavors here are very simple, but don't leave out that squeeze of lime at the end! It really perks things up. This is a lovely tribute to Cape…
Read MoreChristmas in August Margarita
In my quest to find other uses for my Diet cranberry juice and coconut milk, I came across this recipe from The Spruce Eats and decided to de-carb it. I substituted the orange liqueur with my sugar-free triple sec and tried it with some reposado tequila as a variation on blanco. I liked it so much I'm putting it in my recipe. It was so good I couldn't save the recipe until the holidays,…
Read MoreBatida de Coco
I also had some full-fat coconut milk left after making my Thai curry, so I adapted another of Steve the Bartender's recipes to make it low-carb. The Batida de Coco is a Brazilian cocktail, though it doesn't seem to be very well-known in the US. Well, the secret is out! I was shocked at how refreshing and delicious it was, so I hope you'll try it and comment below. For my Keto friends, there…
Read MoreBasil Smash
I had some leftover basil after making a Thai curry and decided to find a cocktail recipe for it. I had a look on Steve the Bartender's app (it's called Shake & Strain) and found this Basil Smash. I promptly de-carbed it and this is the glorious result. It combines my beloved gin with the freshness of lemon and basil, for a perky and bracing result. Another summer refresher in the bag. Food pairing: Thai…
Read MoreMojito
A couple of summers ago, our friend and financial advisor invited us over for dinner at her new home. We sat outside on her porch, and she very kindly accommodated our Keto requirements by making us low-carb mojitos. The salmon and caprese salad were excellent, too. It was so good I asked her if I could use her recipe on the site, so cheers to you, Clara!Food pairing: Keto Caprese Salad – Sweet As Honey
Read MoreLong Beach Iced Tea
I was looking for a way to use up some of my "diet" cranberry juice and found this recipe from Steve the Bartender. It's a variation on the beloved Long Island Iced Tea, using cranberry juice instead of the cola. I adapted Steve's recipe to reduce the sugar and carbs, and it turned out great!
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