Holiday Drinks

Alcohol, by nature, isn’t particularly low-carb. Yet if you want to indulge at the holidays, choose from one of these lower-carb options.

Low-Carb Sangria: Enjoy this refreshing drink using the traditional ingredients, or add some mulling spices to make it more seasonal. http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/george-stella/sangria-recipe/index.html. 

Low-Carb Eggnog: For some people, it just wouldn’t be the holidays without eggnog. Luckily, there’s a great low-carb recipe to be found here. http://lowcarbdiets.about.com/od/beverages/r/lowcarbeggnog.htm

Irish Coffee:  Enjoy this rich drink without worrying about the carbs when you use this recipe.  http://voices.yahoo.com/sugar-free-cocktail-recipes-78239.html?cat=51

Sugar-Free White Russian:   Learn how to make a White Russian that’s South Beach-appropriate with this recipe. http://lowcarbdiets.about.com/od/alcoholicbeveragerecipes/r/whiterussian.htm

Low-Carb Vodka Collins:  This twist on a classic will help you celebrate the holidays without all the carbs.  http://lowcarbdiets.about.com/od/alcoholicbeveragerecipes/r/tomcollinsdrink.htm.

Low-Carb Cosmo:  This popular and seasonally appropriate drink gets a makeover using this recipe that cuts out some of the carbs. http://lowcarbdiets.about.com/od/beverages/r/lowcarbcosmo.htm

Rum and Diet Soda:  There is no way to cut all the carbs from alcohol, but this drink is about as close as you can get.http://jerryg2.hubpages.com/hub/Low-Calorie-Alcoholic-Drinks

Bloody Mary:  Try out this alternative recipe for a spicy classic this holiday season.  http://lowcarbdiets.about.com/od/alcoholicbeveragerecipes/r/bloodymarydrink.htm