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This sugar-free cocktail is not just low in carbs, it's also low in calories and makes the perfect refreshment for summer parties and barbecues. You can use any spirits, just make sure there is no added sugar. Gin, vodka, rum or tequila are the best options. If you use gin, add a few slices of cucumber for extra freshness.
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Minimise your consumption to occasional drinks, or ideally, avoid alcohol altogether. Although there are no carbs in spirits, your body can't store alcohol as fat - it has to metabolise it. This means that your body will utilise alcohol instead of body fat which will slow down weight loss.
Hands-on Overall
Nutritional values (per serving)
Net carbs3.2 grams
Protein0.2 grams
Fat0 grams
Calories139 kcal
Calories from carbs 93%, protein 5%, fat 2%
Total carbs3.4 gramsFiber0.2 gramsSugars0.7 gramsSaturated fat0 gramsSodium57 mg(2% RDA)Magnesium7 mg(2% RDA)Potassium53 mg(3% EMR)
Ingredients (makes 2 servings)
- 1/3 cup fresh lime juice (80 ml/ 2.7 fl oz)
- 1/2 cup gin (120 ml/ 4 fl oz) - other options: vodka, rum or tequila
- 2 cups sparkling water, or enough to top up
- ice cubes
- few cucumber slices (if using gin), lime slices and fresh mint
- Optional: liquid stevia to taste (SweetLeaf or NuNaturals)
Instructions
- Place a few mint leaves in an ice cube tray. Fill them up with water and freeze until solid (I used large ball ice molds but you can use a regular ice cube tray).
- Slice the cucumber and juice the lime.
- Place a few ice cubes into two glasses. Add gin, lime juice, cucumber slices and top them with sparkling water. Optionally, mix in 3-5 drops of liquid stevia into each glass.
- Garnish with fresh lime slices, cucumber and mint. Enjoy!
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup fresh lime juice (80 ml/ 2.7 fl oz)
- 1/2 cup gin (120 ml/ 4 fl oz) - other options: vodka, rum or tequila
- 2 cups sparkling water, or enough to top up
- ice cubes
- few cucumber slices (if using gin), lime slices and fresh mint
- Optional: liquid stevia to taste (SweetLeaf or NuNaturals)
Instructions
- Place a few mint leaves in an ice cube tray. Fill them up with water and freeze until solid (I used large ball ice molds but you can use a regular ice cube tray).
- Slice the cucumber and juice the lime.
- Place a few ice cubes into two glasses. Add gin, lime juice, cucumber slices and top them with sparkling water. Optionally, mix in 3-5 drops of liquid stevia into each glass.
- Garnish with fresh lime slices, cucumber and mint. Enjoy!
Nutrition (per serving)
Calories139kcal
Net Carbs3.2g
Carbohydrates3.4g
Protein0.2g
Fat0g
Saturated Fat0g
Fiber0.2g
Sugar0.7g
Sodium57mg
Magnesium7mg
Potassium53mg
Detailed nutritional breakdown (per serving)
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