Last Updated July 7th, 2021 at 10:32 pm by Lisa
Strawberry Cocktails are wonderful for romantic date nights, Valentine's Day, or summer celebrations and are low carb, low sugar, and low-calorie.
You won't miss a thing, and honestly, super sweet drinks are not as refreshing, so enjoy every sip of these "healthier" cocktails...
Let's Make Strawberry Cocktails
Years ago during the holidays, I researched ways to make cocktails without all the sugar syrup and came up with using stevia drops.
It saves calories and makes them friendly for those watching their carb and sugar intake.
What You Need
- 10 fresh strawberries
- 20 drops Stevia (liquid)
- 2-4 shots of vodka
- 2 squeezes orange or tangerine
- 2 cups ice
- 1 splash sparkling water
- 2 strawberry halves for heart garnish
Heart Garnish
Step 1: Simply slice the stem off, and cut the strawberry in half, lay it flat on the cutting board.
Step 2: Press a small heart-shaped cookie cutter to make the heart garnish. Cut in a tiny slice in the side, and slip on the glass rim.
It couldn't be more easy, right?!
Stevia is a sugar substitute extracted from the stevia plant and is calorie-free which is wonderful. One thing to know about stevia that it tastes so much sweeter than regular sugar, so a little goes a long way.
You can find stevia products right in your grocery store baking aisle, health stores, or online.
Stevia is available in both drops and in a powder to use in recipes. It saves calories and reduces sugar intake.
More Cocktail Recipes:
For a slushy refreshing drink, whip up a CoronaRita Margarita or Aperol Spritz cocktails perfect for pool parties, outdoor pot lucks, and BBQs.
And learn to make classic Cuban Mojitos ~ I learned to make these IN CUBA just for YOU!
Fall Drinks, Thanksgiving Cocktails, and Game Day drinks are a must and we have some fun options Fireball Cocktails or a Fireball Punch that serves a crowd, and even GUYS love it!
Strawberry Cocktails (Low Carb/Sugar/Calorie)
Equipment
Ingredients
- 10 fresh strawberries
- 20 drops Stevia (liquid)
- 2-4 shots vodka
- 2 squeezes orange or tangerine
- 2 cups ice
- 1 splash sparkling water
- 2 halves strawberries for heart garnish
Instructions
Strawberry Heart Garnish
- Remove the stem, and cut a pretty red strawberry into two halves. Lay them on the cutting board.
- Use a small heart-shaped cookie cutter to make the heart garnish. Cut a small slit to place on rim of the glass.
Shake Strawberry Cocktails
- In a cocktail shaker, place several strawberries cut in half (or bits of strawberries from cutting the heart garnish) in the bottom of the shaker, and 20 drops liquid stevia. Use a wood muddle stick, and macerate the berries well.
- Add 2-4 shots of vodka, a good squeeze of orange/tangerine, and 2 cups of ice cubes. Place lid on and shake well. Pour into glasses through the strainer and garnish with heart strawberries on the rim. Add splashes of zero-calorie seltzer water and ice if desired.
I was looking for the perfect low carb cocktail and I think I found it! My gal pals and I had these last night and we absolutely loved them. Thanks for the recipe! 🙂
Oh my gosh this drink sounds delicious and I love the strawberry heart. Pinning so I can try this out.
Glad we are connected Erlene, you sure have some fun projects I want to try!
Summer strawberries smashed into one AMAZING cocktail!! Love that I can drink this on the back patio, watching the sunset and be less calories. But still wonderful flavor!