Peppermint Christmas Cooler Diabetic
Cool, crisp, and delightfully refreshing, the Peppermint Christmas Cooler is a festive drink that’s perfect for those managing their sugar intake. This diabetic-friendly recipe pairs sugar-free peppermint syrup with sparkling water and a splash of lime juice, creating a bubbly, minty base that’s light and invigorating. Enhanced with crushed ice, fresh mint leaves, and an optional hint of stevia for added sweetness, each sip delivers a holiday-inspired burst of flavor. Garnished with a decorative sugar-free candy cane, this 10-minute no-cook recipe is as visually charming as it is delicious—making it an ideal drink for holiday parties, cozy nights in, or any time you crave a guilt-free seasonal treat.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons Sugar-free peppermint syrup
- 2 cups Unsweetened sparkling water
- 1 cup Crushed ice
- 6 leaves Fresh mint leaves
- 1 teaspoon Lime juice
- 0.5 teaspoons Stevia (optional, to taste)
- 2 pieces Candy cane (sugar-free, for garnish)
Instructions
1. In a pitcher, combine the sugar-free peppermint syrup, lime juice, and sparkling water. Stir gently to mix.
2. Taste the mix and, if desired, add a touch of stevia for additional sweetness. Stir until dissolved.
3. Fill two glasses with crushed ice, about halfway up each glass.
4. Pour the peppermint mixture over the ice, dividing evenly between both glasses.
5. Gently bruise the fresh mint leaves with your hands or a muddler to release their aroma. Add three mint leaves to each glass.
6. Stir the drink lightly to combine the flavors without losing carbonation.
7. Garnish each glass with a sugar-free candy cane hanging delicately on the rim for a festive touch.
8. Serve immediately and enjoy this cool and refreshing holiday treat!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
23 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 8.9 g | 3% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.3 g | 1% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.2 g | ||
| Protein | 0.2 g | 0% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 10 mg | 1% | |
| Iron | 0.3 mg | 2% | |
| Potassium | 25 mg | 1% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
