Champagne and New Year's Eve celebrations go hand in hand. Try this recipe from Atkins to celebrate a New year and a new you of carb cutting is a part of your resolutions.GINGER LEMON CHAMPAGNE SPARKLER
INGREDIENTS
- 1 tbsp Lemon Peel
- 1 tbsp Ginger
- 2 tbsps Xylitol
- 2 tbsps Erythritol Powder
- 1/3 cup (8 fl oz) Water
- 1 pinch Stevia
- 1 bottle Champagne
- 6 fl ozs Vodka
- 3 lemon yields Lemon Juice
DIRECTIONS
Remove the peel from 1 lemon then squeeze the juice from all 3 lemons and set aside. Place the lemon peel, grated fresh ginger, xylitol, erythritol, stevia and water in a small sauce pan. Bring to a boil (be sure all sweeteners have dissolved) then remove from the heat and allow to cool for 1 hour. Strain off the lemon and ginger; keep both the syrup (reserved in a small container) and the lemon peels. Take the peels and roll them in additional erythritol and place them on a silicone mat or parchment paper until ready to use. These may also be kept in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. Combine the vodka, lemon juice and reserved syrup (about 1 cup). Add 2 Tbsp of the vodka mixture to a champagne glass, top with champagne and garnish with a candied lemon peel.
