Kiwi Cucumber Gin Cocktail
This Kiwi Cucumber Gin Cocktail is the perfect sugar-free, low carb drink! A homemade kiwi sugar-free simple syrup will make this keto cocktail recipe a favorite at your next party!
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 ounces gin
- 1 ounce kiwi simple syrup
- 1 ounce lime juice
- 1/4 cup cucumber
- 6-8 mint leaves
- 3-5 ounces sparkling water
- Ice
Instructions
- In a cocktail shaker, muddle cucumber pieces and mint leaves with the kiwi simple syrup and lime juice for about 30 seconds.
- Once the cucumber is macerated, add ice and gin. Shake vigorously for at least 30 seconds.
- Strain and pour over ice in a highball or Collins glass. Garnish with mint leaves, kiwis, cucumber slices, or lime wedges.
Notes
* Kiwi simple syrup: Bring 1 cup of water, 2 cups of chopped kiwis (4-6 kiwis depending on the size), 1 tablespoon of liquid monk fruit sweetener, and about 1/2 teaspoon of lemon juice to a boil. Allow it to simmer for 20 minutes, occasionally mashing with a fork or potato masher. Remove from heat, allow it to cool for at least 20 minutes, then strain and pour into an airtight container. This will keep in the fridge up to 2 weeks.
This makes one drink with 7 net carbs.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 drink (about 13 ounces)Calories: 159kcalCarbohydrates: 7.3gProtein: 0.6gFat: 0.3gSodium: 6.8mgFiber: 1.2gSugar: 3.5g
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