4 Low Carb Cocktails to Keep the Weight off after Lipo

After your liposuction procedure, it’s important to incorporate a healthy diet into your lifestyle. Not only does eating well and staying active benefit your post-procedure results, but it also allows you to set yourself up for success in the future. 

Gain the confidence you’ve been missing and start enjoying life in the body you have.

However, a healthy lifestyle doesn’t mean you have to give up all of the fun things in life! Allow yourself to celebrate your new body confidence without ruining your hard work with four favorite low-carb cocktails to enjoy during liposuction recovery. 

By cutting down on carbohydrates and sugar in your at-home libations, you can stay on track with your health and fitness goals post-procedure.

1. JALAPEÑO GINGER MULE

A fun twist on the classic Moscow Mule, this vodka-based beverage is easy to make and completely customizable (especially with your preferred level of spicy!).

 

INGREDIENTS:

• 2 oz of 10 Torr Habanero & Jalapeño Vodka from Top Shelf Wine & Spirits
• 1/2 oz of lime juice
• 5 oz of zero sugar ginger beer
• 1 tsp of sliced ginger root
• A few sprigs of cilantro
• A few slices of jalapeño
• Chile Lime Seasoning

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Take a slice of lime and line the top of a copper mug with lime juice. Circle the rim of the mug around a plate of chile-lime seasoning.
2. Combine vodka, lime juice, cilantro, ginger root, and jalapeño in a cocktail shaker with ice + shake it up.
3. Strain into your copper mug over ice.
4. Add the ginger beer, stir, and garnish with cilantro, jalapeño, and a slice of lime. Enjoy!

2. SMOKY BASIL MARGARITA

The smoky mezcal low-carb cocktail pairs brilliantly with the herbal notes of the basil and cucumber, making this beverage a savory addition to your healthy weekend festivities.

 

INGREDIENTS:

• 2 oz of Gem + Bolt Mezcal (I got mine from Top Shelf Wine + Spirits)
• 1 handful of fresh basil
• the juice of two limes
• 1/4 cucumber
• lime flavored sparkling water (I used La Croix)
• salt for the rim

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Run a lime slice over the rim of the glass and dip it into a plate of salt.
2. Muddle the cucumber and basil together.
3. Combine muddled cucumber and basil, mezcal, ice, and lime juice (optional: basil stevia simple syrup) in a cocktail shaker + shake well.
4. Strain into rocks or margarita glass over ice.
5. Top with sparkling water, garnish with cucumber and basil, and enjoy!

3. BLOOD ORANGE PALOMA

This low-carb cocktail is easy to make, perfect for summer sipping and contains OLIPOP sparkling tonic, beneficial prebiotics, plant fiber, and botanicals to support your microbiome and benefit digestive health. 

 

INGREDIENTS:

• 1.5 oz L∅s Sundays Blanco Tequila
• 3 oz of OLIPOP’s Orange Squeeze Sparkling Tonic
• 1 oz of fresh-squeezed grapefruit juice
• 1 oz of fresh-squeezed blood orange juice
• 1 oz of fresh-squeezed lime juice
• Tajín for rim
• Blood orange slice and optional edible flowers for garnish

 

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Run a lime wedge around the rim of your glasses and twist the glass onto a plate of chile-lime seasoning to create the Tajín rim.
2. In a cocktail shaker, combine the tequila and fresh-squeezed juices.
3. Pour over ice and top with OLIPOP Orange Squeeze Sparkling Tonic.
4. Garnish with a blood orange slice and some edible flowers. Enjoy!

4. BLOOD ORANGE POMEGRANATE MAI TAI

The majority of rum-infused drinks are packed with high-sugar ingredients like pineapple juice, orange juice, etc., making it easy to consume tons of added sugar without realizing it. This low-carb cocktail offers ingredient alternatives that cut the sugar while enhancing the refreshing tropical flavors you crave.

INGREDIENTS:

• 2 oz. Atlantico Platino Rum from Top Shelf Wine & Spirits (I used white rum, you can also use a dark rum as long as it doesn’t contain added flavors or sugars)
• 3 oz. pineapple flavored sparkling water (I used Perrier)
• 1 oz. pomegranate flavored sparkling water (I used Sanpellegrino’s Pomegranate & Blackcurrant Momenti)
• Juice of 1/2 a blood orange
• a few chunks of pineapple
• 1/2 teaspoon of orange extract
• 1/4 teaspoon of almond extract
• 1 teaspoon of lime juice
• Optional: Maraschino cherries with stems attached for garnish

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Muddle a few pineapple chunks in your cocktail shaker (save a few pieces for garnish).
2. Add ice to the shaker and combine muddled pineapple chunks, extracts, lime juice, blood orange juice, and rum. Shake well.
3. Strain into a cold glass over ice.
4. Top with both flavors of sparkling water, and garnish with pineapple and Maraschino cherry. Enjoy!

@arianafrayer, a Las Vegas local, created all of these recipes. Find more low carb cocktail recipes on cupofoj.com. 

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