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    Low Carb Unicorn Cocktail

    by Oscar Chimenti, Last Modified: April 20, 2023 This post may contain affiliate or sponsored links. See the Disclosure Policy linked in my footer.

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    2 tall glasses with unicorn cocktail and unicorn straws.

    Now this is my kind of drink! A Low Carb Unicorn Cocktail made with refreshing iced passion fruit tea, gin and ginger ale. This fun and bright cocktail will be your fav beverage for those girls nights out or when you're strutting your stuff at the pride parties.

    Keeping it sugar free and low carb so you can have a few cocktails without the sugar crashed. A great cocktail if you are diabetic or following a low carb lifestyle. You won't have to sip on water while your friends are having fun. You may also like my Low Carb Old Fashioned recipe made with a Low Carb Simple Syrup.

    two glasses of low carb unicorn cocktail with unicorn straws this recipe
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    • 🥘 Ingredient notes
    • 👨🏻‍🍳 Steps by step instructions
    • 🍴 More diabetic friendly recipes
    • ⏲️ Tips and serving suggestions
    • 💭 Frequently asked questions
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    • Low Carb Unicorn Cocktail

    🥘 Ingredient notes

    Made with a passion tea that infuses hibiscus, orange peel, rose hips & passion fruit flavours that gives this drink it's heavy fruit floral aroma. The juniper flavour from the gin combined with the ginger ale makes this low carb unicorn cocktail ultra refreshing.

    👨🏻‍🍳 Steps by step instructions

    How to make the Low Carb Strawberry Cream Pie

    Fill a tumbler glass (sometimes called a highball or collins glass) halfway with ice, then add 1-2 oz of empress gin (or regular gin), 2 oz of diet ginger ale and 2-3 oz of cold passion fruit tea. Stir and enjoy.

    Add ice to glasses
    adding the gin to the cocktail glasses
    adding ginger ale
    add cold passion fruit tea
    low carb unicorn cocktail with pride flag and unicorn straw

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    ⏲️ Tips and serving suggestions

    • Serving: food that goes well with gin beverages are seafood, charcuterie, berries, cheese and nuts.
    • Storage: you can make a pitcher of this drink ahead of time to serve at a gathering. Store in a bottle or jug with a lid in the fridge for up to 24 hours.
    • Variations: add fruit to this cocktail by adding blackberries, raspberries or blueberries. You can also swap the ginger ale with diet 7up or Sprite.

    💭 Frequently asked questions

    Can diabetics drink alcohol?

    Most diabetics can drink in moderation but you should be careful as it can cause low blood sugars if you are taking insulin. It may also affect your ability to know if your blood sugars are low and how to treat it.

    Is drinking alcohol ok if I'm trying to lose weight?

    If you are trying to lose weight it is recommended not to consume alcohol as it may stall your progress. Alcohol should be consumed in moderation if you decide to have a cocktail or two.

    What does gin taste like?

    The dominant flavour in gin is juniper which gives it a very herbal flavour. Many people describe gin to a note of Christmas tree or pine.

    How many carbs are in this low carb unicorn cocktail?

    This cocktail has 0 carbs and only 88 calories per serving.

    Do I have to use Empress Gin?

    No, any other types of gin will work and won't change the flavour profile very much.

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    Low Carb Unicorn Cocktail

    Oscar
    A Low Carb Unicorn Cocktail made with refreshing iced passion fruit tea, gin and ginger ale.
    5 from 6 votes
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    Prep Time : 5 minutes mins
    Cook Time : 0 minutes mins
    Total Time : 5 minutes mins
    Course : Drinks
    Cuisine : American
    Diet : Diabetic, Gluten Free
    Servings : 1 cocktail
    Calories : 88

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1cocktailCalories: 88kcalCarbohydrates: 0gProtein: 0gFat: 0gFiber: 0gSugar: 0g

    Ingredients
      

    • 2 oz gin
    • 2 oz diet ginger ale
    • 2 oz cold passion fruit tea
    • 1 cup ice cubes
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    Instructions
     

    • Fill a tumbler with ice and add the gin, ginger ale and cold passion fruit tea.
    • Stir and enjoy.
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    Notes

    0 g of carbs per cocktail
    All nutritional information is based on third-party calculations and should be considered estimates. Actual nutritional content will vary with brands used, measuring methods, portion sizes and more.
    Other diet sodas that can be used are Diet 7up or sprite.
    I used Empress Gin which has a purple color.  If you cannot find Empress Gin, any gin will work although it may not be as bright in colour.

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    1. Katie Youngs

      June 24, 2021 at 8:14 am

      5 stars
      I love the color of this drink and that it is sugar free! It sounds delicious!

      Reply
    2. Brianna

      June 23, 2021 at 10:28 pm

      5 stars
      The combo of gin and passionfruit tea is divine! I made this with Empress gin for a pretty purple color.

      Reply
      • Oscar Chimenti

        July 30, 2021 at 10:08 am

        Nice, I love empress Gin.

        Reply
    3. Ashley

      June 23, 2021 at 7:55 pm

      Your Unicorn Cocktail sounds like a perfectly refreshing summer drink! The passion fruit tea, ginger ale, and gin seem like they would go perfectly together, and I love the fun bright color!

      Reply
    4. serena

      June 23, 2021 at 5:43 pm

      5 stars
      I love the combo of gin and passion fruit tea! So perfect for summertime.

      Reply
    5. Jere Cassidy

      June 23, 2021 at 5:12 pm

      5 stars
      This is just a perfect summer cocktail, love the color and the ginger ale with the gin

      Reply
    6. Oscar Chimenti

      June 22, 2021 at 12:19 pm

      5 stars
      Refreshing and fun, these cocktails are a perfect summer cocktail.

      Reply

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