Ginger Lemon Champagne Sparkler recipe from Atkins

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.

Peppermint eggnog martini from Atkins helps you ring in a delicious, low carb New Year

Searching for a new way to ring in the New Year?Try this fabulous take on traditional eggnog. This recipe may be low carb, but it is filled with holiday flavor!

INGREDIENTS 

• 2 ozs Sugar Free Chocolate Chips 
• 2 tbsps Heavy Cream 
• 9 pieces Sugar Free Starlite Mints 
• 2 fl ozs Vodka 
• 6 servings Old Fashioned Eggnog 

DIRECTIONS 
Use the Atkins recipe to make Old Fashioned Eggnog for this recipe. You will need one recipe or 6 servings. When making the eggnog, add 1/8-14 tsp (to taste) peppermint extract. Crush the mints and put onto a shallow plate. Set aside. Melt chocolate and heavy cream in a microwave safe bowl at 30 second intervals, stirring between intervals until the chocolate has melted and is smooth. Allow to cool slightly then dip each (6) martini glass rim in the chocolate and then the crushed starlight mints. Add 2 oz vodka to the eggnog and stir to combine. Fill decorated martini glasses with about 1/2 cup eggnog and enjoy.