The Paleo Recipe Book

Tuesday, September 29, 2009

No-Carb or Fat-Free Spirits - Part 1

Spirits like vodka and tequilla are carb-free and fat free. The key is what you mix, also watch the amount of calorie. No-carb or fat-free doesn't mean calorie free.


PERIDOT COCKTAIL

Ingredients :
1 1/2 oz Moonstone yuzu flavored sake
2 oz pineapple juice
1/2 oz Midori liqueur

Garnish :
Star fruit

Glassware :
Martini

Direction :
- Mix yuzu flavored sake, pineapple juice and midori liqueur in a cicktail shaker with ice.
- Strain the mixture into a chilled cocktail glass.
- Garnish with a slice of star fruit.


MODERN PUNCH
( Non-alcoholic )

Ingredients :
1 part litchi
1 part blood orange juice
1 part white peach
2 parts white cranberry juice
1/4 oz lemon juice
2 parts ginger beer

Garnish :
Half lemon wheel

Directions :
- Build up the drink by pouring ingredients into a highball glass over ice.
- Stir a nd garnish with half lemon wheel.


Source : Cocktail Times master Mixologist, Junior Merino