Cocktails, mocktails, Italian sodas and smoothies can easily become signature drinks for any celebration with the addition of a drink syrup or a creative recipe.
Re Cocktails & Mocktails: Cocktails have their place in celebrations, even on a low carb diet. If you don’t include alcohol in your lifestyle, “mocktails” can be a creative way to celebrate with a special drink.
There are many creative ways to make signature cocktails and mocktails and this category offers a range of drinks from cozy Mexican coffee to bubbly Italian sodas.
It’s a wide world of drinks and adding a few creative ideas to your recipe box can help make celebrations a little more special, whether refreshing drinks in the Summer or cozy warm drinks in the Winter.
Re Healthy Drinks: water is considered the 4th macronutrient, and it is a critical component for health or if you are on a fat loss journey.
When on a keto or low carb diet, your body handles water and electrolytes differently, potentially causing dehydration and imbalances. As a result, your hydration requirements are more significant than normal.
Dehydration is a known side effect of low carb diets, and it can stall fat loss. More importantly, it can cause a host of negative and sometimes dangerous health issues.
While water is the easiest, cheapest and most effective way to stay hydrated, many people have a tough time drinking enough of it. This category offers a range of healthy drinks that can supplement water on low carb diets.
Looking for a nice martini recipe for the holidays, to wow guests at your next party, or just to celebrate Friday night? I’ve got you covered! Have a look at my 8 favorite martini drinks for every occasion. What Exactly is a Martini? Let’s clarify one thing first. Traditionally, a martini is just a mix …
Make the holidays extra festive with one of my favorite twists on the classic: a peppermint espresso martini! The perfect boozy pick-me-up to serve after a long family dinner, your guests will love this sweet and minty holiday cocktail. Jump to:RECIPEIngredientsMethod Peppermint Espresso Martini Ingredients Espresso martini… but make it festive! If you’re still looking …
Spicy, warming turmeric root makes a perfect addition to herbal tea blends, but can be too overpowering on its own. Learn which flavors go well with turmeric so you can create your own delicious turmeric tea blends! Jump to: Benefits of Turmeric Tea? | 12 Turmeric Tea Blend Recipes | Bonus Recipe for Spicy Turmeric …
Move over, fake-tasting and sugary supermarket vanilla vodka! Find out how to make delicious vanilla vodka yourself at home using just two ingredients: vodka and real vanilla beans. Jump to: RECIPE | Ingredients | Method | Ideas for Drinks I love playing around with making my own liqueurs! Whether it’s something summery like blueberry-infused liqueur …
This fall, cozy up with a warming twist on a classic cocktail. A great little pick-me-up for rainy days, this pumpkin spice espresso martini is the perfect combination of intense espresso, boozy vanilla vodka, and homemade pumpkin spice simple syrup. Jump To: RECIPE | Ingredients | Method Pumpkin Spice Espresso Martini Ingredients Pumpkin Spice Simple …
Tea, meet vodka! This refreshing green tea martini with a dash of mint is the perfect pick-me-up drink. Easy to whip up for a crowd, turn it into your signature cocktail (I won’t tell). Jump to: RECIPE | Ingredients | Directions This post may contain affiliate links, and you can read our disclosure information here– Minty …
Did you know tea and coffee can be a match made in heaven? This holiday season, wow guests with a chai espresso martini, a perfectly spiced and festive twist on this classic cocktail. The homemade chai simple syrup, a dose of caffeine and chai-infused vodka are guaranteed to have folks asking for a second round. …
Blueberry drink syrups (shrub syrups or simple syrups) offer an awesome way to turn a simple cocktail into a blueberry martini or a blueberry craft signature cocktail. Don’t drink alcohol? Blueberry drink syrups added to a little sparkling water makes an incredible Italian soda. Add a bit of cream and you have a French soda! …
If you got a great harvest this year and want to know how to preserve blueberries before they go bad, worry not. There are so many ways to preserve these summer delicacies! Let’s have a look at 10 of the tried and true recipes we have tested on our farm. Jump to: RECIPE for Blueberry …
Rumtopf (rum pot) is a German fruit preserve which is essentially a combination of various fruits soaked in rum and sugar for months at a time and then used in the Winter as a delicious, boozy fruit compote or fruit syrup. This recipe uses rumtopf fruit as a delightful topping for high protein waffles, saving …
A Michelada is a Mexican cocktail made with beer, lime juice, a bunch of different sauces and, in this case, a not-so-secret ingredient: Clamato juice. Learn how to make an easy and ultra-refreshing Clamato Michelada (aka clamato beer) to keep you going on those hot summer days! Jump to: RECIPE | What Is A Michelada? …
Alcohol can certainly be part of a low carb diet, but it pays to know how each type of alcohol is metabolized and what is to be avoided
Looking for a hot drink to serve for the holiday season? This year, let’s skip the mulled wine and go for a warming classic from Mexico instead. Mexican ponche navideño is a traditional fruit punch bursting with comforting flavors and a spiced aroma that will make your home smell heavenly. Serve it like a tea …
Looking for a refreshing and subtle drink to serve on a hot summer’s day? Or maybe something to remind you of the sun during the dark winter months? This bright white tea cocktail with cucumber, thyme, honey and a splash of sparkling water or sparkling wine is perfect for any time of year. Jump to:RECIPESubstitutions …
Beautifully bright red and a little tangy, this cranberry margarita packs a secret punch: homemade cranberry syrup infused with habanero pepper. Perfect for a cold Christmas, a fiery Valentine’s Day or just a fancy Friday drink after work. Jump to: RECIPE | Substitutions | DIY Cranberry Syrup | More Tequila Cocktails Ingredients and Substitutions for …