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Looking for a new gin cocktail? I think this is one of my latest faves which, of course, contains some of my fantastic bitter ingredients: craft gin and lemon juice. The bitterness of the lemon and the gin is balanced by the sweetness of the triple sec. Although triple sec contains sugar, when you use only 1/2 oz you are …
When many of us think about ways to improve digestive health, alcohol is not the first thing that comes to mind. In fact, too much booze can wreak havoc on the digestive tract and upset the delicate balance of good bacteria in the mouth and intestines, and even contribute to intestinal permeability, also known as leaky gut. But certain types …
Depending on how your margarita is made, you could be consuming over 800 calories in one glass, with a lot of those cals coming from sugar. However, there is a much healthier, low sugar recipe that can keep you enjoying margaritas, without the guilt. Classic margaritas are made with tequila, triple sec and lime juice which will lower the calorie …
This is my take on a classic Mexican cocktail that uses tequila, keeping all the goodness of it, without the added sugar. Many ingredients that are mixed in cocktails fall into the category of ‘bitters’. Bitter compounds found in plants are very good for digestive health. In the 1800s alcoholic bitters were often served as an apértif, added to pre-dinner …
