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Heading to your Christmas festivities this holiday season but worried about how you can have fun with everybody else without going over your Keto -carb limit? This Low-carb Gingerbread Martini is for you!
This low-carb Gingerbread Martini is a super-delicious way to start your Christmas season without worrying about any extra holiday weight. But what if you’re on a keto diet? Can you still enjoy your favourite seasonal cocktail? The answer is yes!
Low Carb Gingerbread Martini
A Christmassy combination of cinnamon, coffee liqueur, maple syrup, and a little vodka stirred together into a delicious and nutritious martini glass (or drunk straight out of the shaker).
The addition of spices and nuts provides a boost of nutrients and fiber, while the coffee liqueur makes it rich and creamy. It’s a delicious and fun holiday option that won’t derail your keto diet.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
This christmas-packed cocktail is perfect for those cosy festive evenings when you need a holiday break. It’s also super easy to make! This martini is ideal for those evenings trying to stick to a low-carb. These gingerbread martinis will help you feel much more relaxed, making you less likely to crave unhealthy stress snacks later in the day and be more patient with in-laws and extended family! It’s a win / win!
What You’ll need
- vodka
- coffee liqueur
- cream
- Sugar-free maple syrup (or any other sweetener)
- vanilla essence
- ground cinnamon
- ground cloves
- ground ginger
- almond flour
How to make Low-Carb Gingerbread Martini
Wipe some of the maple syrup around the edge of the glass and dip the martini glasses into the mixture of spices and nuts. Combine the rest of the ingredients in a cocktail shaker and serve into glasses.
Gingerbread Martini Recipe
Preparation time: 10 mins
Serves: 2
Ingredients:
- 90 mls vodka
- 60 mls coffee liqueur
- 2 tbsp cream
- 2 tsp Sugar-free maple syrup (or any other sweetener)
- a few drops of vanilla essence
- Pinch of ground cinnamon
- Pinch of ground cloves
- Pinch of ground ginger
For the Rim:
- 1 tsp almond flour
- Pinch of ground cinnamon
- Pinch of ground ginger
- Sugar free maple syrup
Method:
- On a shallow plate, mix together the almond flour, cinnamon and ginger. Wipe some of the maple syrup around the edge of the glass and dip the martini glasses into the mixture
- In a cocktail shaker with ice, combine the rest of the ingredients and shake well to break up the ice
- Pour into glasses. Optional – Garnish with whipped cream and cinnamon.
Are Gingerbread Martinis healthy?
Without the high sugar content normally found in simple syrups, these Gingerbread martini’s won’t spike blood sugar levels the same way normal martini’s do. Making gingerbread martinis with sugar free syrup is an alternative way to enjoy them without going over your daily sugar limit.
The ginger is beneficial for circulation and bloating, cinnamon assists to lower your blood sugar, while cloves are a great antioxidant. Sounds like a breakfast drink to me!
Looking for more recipes using vodka? Check this healthy and nutritious low-carb vodka recipe!
Is thickened cream low carb?
Thickened cream has a lot of fat, which makes it an excellent choice for those on the keto diet. However, be mindful that if you’re on limited fat portions, it’s best to consume it in moderation.