Whole30 Approved: Mint Cranberry Lime Spritzer

Tis the season for parties and gatherings, heavy dinners and sweet treats. It’s also the season for good wine and fun cocktails. While red wine {in moderation} is considered paleo — most of my all time favorite holiday cocktails are not.

Lately, in addition to fighting the urge to drink my way through one holiday festivity after another — I have also been severely struggling to drink enough water. If it’s 6PM and I have a headache building I know it’s time to start chug-a-lugging. Water, not wine. But I get bored with the normal, plain-jane agua, like most of us do. And I really don’t drink a lot of different types of beverages. My beverage menu usually consists of water, wine or tea. So as I am nearing the start of the next #2catsWhole30 I have started playing around with Whole30 Mocktail Recipes. {Because no one likes going to a party and holding a a boring glass of water.}

With Christmas right around the corner {i.e. tomorrow!! eek!} Here is a very festive, Whole30 Approved Spritzer “Mocktail” that is sure to be a hit! If you wanted to make this a true cocktail, I would recommend adding a splash of vodka… Tis the season after all, right?

Whole30 Approved - Mint Cranberry Lime Spritzer "Mocktail"

 

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Prep time

2 mins

Total time

2 mins

 

This is a great "mocktail" to keep your taste buds happy during a whole30! All natural, clean and excellent for you!

Author: Susan {2 cats & chloe}

Recipe type: Beverage

Cuisine: Paleo, Whole30 Approved

Serves: 1 glass

Ingredients

• A Bottle of Your Favorite Sparkling Water
• 100% Pure Cranberry Juice
• Fresh Mint Leaves
• 1 Small Lime
• A Handful of Fresh Cranberries

Instructions

1. Prior to making the drink, you need to make the ice cubes. Use an ice cube tray. Fill each cube with half cranberry juice, half water. The water helps dilute the sweetness and natural sugars in the juice. Make sure you are using 100% {not from concentrate} cranberry juice.
2. Once your ice cubes are frozen, you are ready to make your drink!
3. Put two mint leaves in the bottom of your glass.
4. Pour desired amount of water into the glass.
5. Add one Cranberry Ice Cube.
6. Add the lime and a few fresh cranberries, then enjoy!
7. {The longer you let the mint, fruit and cranberry ice cube sit, the stronger the flavor!}
8. Refill the water as necessary.

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It doesn’t get much easier than this guys. Don’t let yourself get down because your options seem limited if you are trying to cut sugars and booze. There are so many fun and creative “mocktail” options to enjoy when you are on a whole30. Here are a few that I tend to enjoy during the summer.

Keep in mind, it’s not too late to join us for the group whole30! In case you need to catch up, here are the deets:

• Kick off 2015 the RIGHT way! Clean eating for 30 day! Reboot your eating habits!
• On average, during the last #2catsWhole30 folks lost around 10-12 pounds. People also reported their energy levels were terrific, skin cleared up, migraines were gone!
• 30 days of meal plans and awesome menus are emailed to you by me!
• If you need one on one coaching {or someone to call you every single day to keep you accountable} let’s talk! I’m offering coaching this time to help keep you on track and answer any questions you have throughout this life changing experience.
• Email me immediately to join: 2catsandchloe{at}gmail{dot}com - I will be sending out pre-Whole30 emails this week.
• Read more about my personal Whole30 experiences here, here and here.
• We start JANUARY 1, 2015!

Have you ever tried mixing your own “mocktails” before? What flavors do you like to blend? Let me know if you try this recipe or if you have any questions about the upcoming #2catsWhole30!

Cheers Y’all! And Merry Christmas!