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Cucumber Gin Fizz Mocktail or Cocktail

This Cucumber Gin Fizz is a healthy, sugar-free, low carb, keto friendly, Paleo friendly, and Whole30 friendly drink to enjoy all year long.
Course Drinks
Cuisine Mediterranean
Servings 1 drink
Calories 86kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 oz Gin
  • Cucumber
  • 2 Fresh Mint Leaves
  • 1/2 tsp Grated Ginger Root
  • 8 oz Club Soda/Soda Water
  • 1/2 Fresh Lime

Instructions

  • Begin by dicing the cucumber into small cubes. Use enough to cover the bottom of the glass (about 2 slices diced).
  • Cut a piece of ginger root and peel the outer bark. Using a grater, or garlic mincer, grate about 1/2 a tsp of ginger root into the glass.
  • Squeeze 1/2 a lime into the glass.
  • Add two mint leaves.
  • Pour 1 oz. of gin into the mix. Muddle the contents together with a muddler or a heavy spoon (I use my meat hammer).
  • Let set for about 10 minutes.
  • Add some ice and club soda. Remove any annoying leaves and particles and garnish with a fresh leaf.

Notes

  1. Paleo- You know that alcohol isn't really Paleo. But, this recipe doesn't need any other adaptations except to remove the gin to be a very Paleo compliant mocktail.
  2. Keto- You will be at 77 calories if you make this with Vodka but your net carbs remain at 3.8g. I recommend keeping the recipe as is and possibly subbing out the lime to reduce carbs (although, the lime has so many other health benefits like helping with insulin sensitivity). 
  3. Whole 30- Omit the alcohol.
  4. Extra Delicious and Indulgent? You can use 1/2 ginger beer and 1/2 club soda for some added spice and flavor.