Introduction After consulting with thousands of patients for weight loss and wellness in my private practice and online at www.totalhealthdoc.com, I saw the need to offer individuals more low-carb options. Even though I've always recommended healthier protein and carbohydrate choices through my Total Health program, I'm not a purest. I'm a realist! Not every person, including myself, is going to shop in health food stores one hundred percent of the time.
That's why people need alternate food options, from fast-food and low-carb desserts to alcoholic beverages. I've always told my patients and online weight loss members to be realistic when embarking on their weight loss and wellness programs. Life goes on during their journeys to their target weights and long after they've reached them. Whether it's a birthday, a retirement party, a wedding or an after-work get-together, there's always something. People need options.
There's an estimated 59 million Americans presently following low-carbohydrate principles, and they all want more options. As a result, the skyrocketing demand for low-carb foods and snacks has created many more great-tasting options. Congratulations fellow low-carb followers, your time has come and it's here to stay! Hence, I present you with Low-Carb Cocktails.
Because I enjoy an occasional alcoholic beverage myself, I've been perfecting low-carb cocktail options for some time now. Of course, like most things in life, we must exercise a certain amount of moderation, especially regarding alcohol consumption. That's why we'll be discussing some of the effects of alcohol and how our body metabolizes it.
It's my sincere wish for you to enjoy the wonderfully delicious low-carb cocktails you're about to experience in this book. Whether you're on your way to your weight loss goals or just want to maintain without all the sugar, this book is for you.
Oh, by the way! More exciting news! This book also includes many mouth-watering protein-rich snacks sure to be the hit of any low-carb cocktail party!
So get out the blender, call your friends, and celebrate! Remember, you deserve to be both healthy and happy.
One Final Note: The low-carb cocktail program is subject to modifications based on the developments of new recipes, suggested alcohol choices, sugar-free sweeteners, syrups, mixers and low-carb products. This book contains information that is current at the time of printing. For the latest updates and information on new products, existing products and links on where to buy these products online or at various retail outlets, visit our website at: www.lowcarbcocktails.com.
Be safe, have fun and drink responsibly!
Yours in Total Health,
Dr. Doug
Copyright © 2004 by Douglas J. Markham, D.C.
Cosmopolitan
2 ounces vodka 1/2 ounce triple sec or sugar-free orange syrup
1/2 ounce cranberry juice (Ocean Spray® Light Cranberry Juice Cocktail)
1/2 ounce Rose's lime juice
Shake all the ingredients in a shaker with ice and strain into a chilled cocktail glass.
Nutritional Facts: Protein: 0
Carbohydrates: 2.8 grams
Calories: 134
White Russian
2 ounces vodka 1 ounce light cream
1 ounce coffee or Kahlua sugar-free syrup
Shake all the ingredients in a shaker with ice and strain into an old-fashioned glass with ice.
Nutritional Facts: Protein: 0
Carbohydrates: 0
Calories: 230
Chocolate Martini
2 ounces vodka 2 ounces light cream or half and half
1 ounce chocolate sugar-free syrup
Shake all the ingredients in a shaker with ice and strain into a chilled cocktail glass.
Nutritional Facts: Protein: 0
Carbohydrates: 0
Calories: 330
Lemon Drop Martini
2 ounces lemon vodka 2 ounces sweet 'n' sour mix (sugar-free)
1 teaspoon SPLENDA® sweetener
Shake all the ingredients in a shaker with ice and strain into a chilled cocktail glass.
Nutritional Facts: Protein: 0
Carbohydrates: 0
Calories: 130
Mandarin Martini
2 ounces orange vodka 2 ounces sweet 'n' sour mix (sugar-free)
6 segments of mandrin orange
1 teaspoon orange sugar-free syrup
Combine all the ingredients and 4 mandrin orange segments in a shaker with ice. Shake and strain into a chilled cocktail glass. Drop 2 mandrin orange segments in the bottom of the glass for garnish.
Nutritional Facts: Protein: 0
Carbohydrates: 0
Calories: 130
Mojito
2 ounces light rum 1 teaspoon SPLENDA® sweetener
Juice of 1/2 lime
Club soda
3 whole mint leaves
Sprig of mint
Place the SPLENDA® sweetener and lime juice in an old-fashioned glass and stir until dissolved. Add the mint leaves and crush them in the glass. Fill the glass with crushed ice and the rum while stirring gently. Top off with the club soda and garnish with a sprig of mint.
Nutritional Facts:
Protein: 0
Carbohydrates: 1.4 grams
Calories: 134
Margarita
2 ounces tequila 1/2 ounce triple sec (substitute orange sugar-free syrup)
2 ounces sweet 'n' sour mix (sugar-free)
Dash of Rose's lime juice
Coarse salt
Lime slice
Moisten the rim of a cocktail glass with the lime slice and press the rim into the salt. Shake all the ingredients in a shaker with ice and strain into a chilled cocktail glass.
Nutritional Facts: Protein: 0
Carbohydrates: 0
Calories: 130
Copyright © 2004 by Douglas J. Markham, D.C.
