MAKES: 1 serving · PREP TIME: 5 minutes
I have been asked time and time again if it is okay to drink alcohol on a low-carb diet. While I don’t think there is necessarily a one-size-fits-all approach, I think that with a little creativity and some moderation, you can easily work the occasional low-carb cocktail into your keto lifestyle. This is the perfect recipe for such an occasion.
INGREDIENTS
•3 strawberries, hulled and sliced, plus more for garnish
•3 fresh basil leaves, plus more for garnish
•1 teaspoon powdered erythritol
•2 ounces bourbon
•1 ounce fresh lemon juice
•Pinch of ground black pepper
DIRECTIONS
1. Put the strawberries, basil, erythritol, and bourbon in a cocktail shaker. Muddle until the strawberries and basil are crushed and have released their juices.
2. Add the lemon juice and pepper and fill the shaker with ice. Cap and shake.
3. Pour the contents of the cocktail shaker into a large rocks glass.
4. Garnish with a strawberry and a sprig of basil.
tip: If you are not a fan of bourbon, this drink is also great with vodka or rum.
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PER SERVING:
CALORIES: 139
FAT: 0.1g
PROTEIN: 0.4g
TOTAL CARBS: 2.8g
FIBER: 0.6g
NET CARBS: 2.2g
ERYTHRITOL: 4g
