While alcohol isn’t Paleo, we’re social creatures and imbibing is a huge part of our culture. So, let’s just do it smarter, right?
Much of the problem with drinking is not the booze itself but all the extra crap that comes with it. Ditch your heavy IPAs and umbrella drinks.
Nicki and I first whipped up this Paleo cocktail back in 2004 in Chico, California when we were just starting NorCal Strength and Conditioning (CrossFit NorCal). It quickly became popular… and rightly so!
The reason why this drink is SO good? Just a few ingredients, gluten/grain free alcohol, no sugar, carbonated water delivers the booze to your system faster, lime juice helps blunt your body’s insulin response, plus it’s damn tasty!
Here’s how you do it…
NorCal Margarita
Ingredients:
- 1.5-3 oz of tequila (preferably gold)
- Soda water
- Lime and/or lemon
- Ice
Directions:
Put desired amount of ice and tequila in your glass. Top with soda water and squeeze as much lime or lemon in there to make your taste buds happy. Stir. Enjoy!
NorCal LMNT Margarita
We didn’t think we’d ever top it. But then we created our LMNT Citrus Salt electrolytes. And voila! The LMNT NorCal Marg was born. Just as simple and tasty (if not more so…). Plus, replenishing your electrolytes as you drink helps stave off the hangover 😉
Ingredients:
- 1.5-3 oz of tequila
- 1 packet of LMNT Citrus Salt
- Water (or soda water)
- Ice
Directions:
Put desired amount of ice and tequila in your glass. Top with water. Dump in a packet of LMNT Citrus Salt. Stir. Enjoy!
Swap out the tequila for gin and boom! Gin and almost tonic! And really tasty at that.
Yeah that would be an option too.
My favorite cocktail!
Gold tequila? All this time I thought it was silver…
You could use either, but I think using a gold tequila (reposado or anejo) tastes better. It’s kind of personal preference though.
The darker, the more aged so more complex. We were always told silver because its a throw-away when your “just mixing in cheap margarita MIX”.
excellent!
Brilliant idea using the LMNT! Taaaaasty! (Absolutely LOVING the LMNT electrolytes, btw.) Gonna have to think of a cocktail recipe that incorporates the chocolate salt LMNT…..
This margarita recipe saved my party the other night!
Thanks!
Si può sapere il motivo per cui l’acqua gassata fornisce l’alcool più velocamente al sistema e il Lime smorza la risposta insulinica?
Ci sono altri ingredienti che accelarono il processo di smaltimento?
Grazie