Ginger Fizz Mocktail

A good mocktail? Much appreciated!

This recipe is the brainchild of Diane Sanfilippo, New York Times bestselling author and the author of Keto Quick Start, which releases on January 1st, 2019. I was overjoyed when I saw Diane announce earlier this year that she’d be writing a book on keto, because the ketogenic diet is one that is so. highly. misunderstood. Keto is also the type of diet where you can plug in a whole host of different foods that qualify as keto into it, without discussion on the nutrient density or reasoning behind why certain foods may or may not be wonderful additions. I knew Diane would remedy this issue, and as I flip through my copy of Keto Quick Start, I’m confident in saying she’s achieved this.

What often doesn’t make it into keto recipes? Beverages! Most fun beverages are fun because they either have alcohol, sugar or both! Alcohol and sugars can easily move us out of being in ketosis, so finding beverages aside from plain water, tea or black coffee that are fun for the tastebuds AND fit easily within the scope of staying within a ketogenic framework is tough.

What to sip?

An easy way to bump up the flavors, then, are to look towards herbs, spices and citrus fruits. Oh, and throw in some fruit, too! Yep–you can eat fruit while still following a ketogenic style of eating. Is your mind blown yet? If not, sip this ginger fizz again and then let me know… and while it’s not necessary for everyone to adhere to a ketogenic style of living, simply having the knowledge around why keto works, who it works for and its purpose in supporting a healthful lifestyle is empowerment, plain and simple. If you struggle with imbalanced blood sugar levels, if you experience hangriness between meals, if you are looking to understand how your digestion, skin conditions or energy levels may change by shifting the foods you eat, I suggest you grab this book (and grab it on pre-order RIGHT NOW because you bet your butt the price is right!)

So!  This Ginger Fizz Mocktail is an awesome combination of refreshing lemon juice, zippy ginger and just enough pureed peach to taste the bite out of the sharpness of the lemon and the ginger. And the additional beauty of beverages that fit within a ketogenic framework? They leave you feeling truly hydrated, not more dehydrated (which often happens with many conventional mocktails that load up on sugar to make them taste decent!)

Change = Practice + Consistency

One of the biggest concerns I hear about keto is “will it work for me?” And dang, is that a great question! The only way to know if a ketogenic style of eating will work for you is to try, try, try. And it’s not just a one day ordeal… like any other change you desire to learn from, opting towards a lower carbohydrate style of eating really means offering yourself practice and consistency in order to notice any differences! That’s right. I said it. It takes hard (but not overwhelming), consistency (but not dogmatic) and evolving work. Welcome to life 😉

And if you’re also a fan of Diane like me, she’s going on tour this winter to promote her book! I met her and Cassy Joy Garcia of Fed and Fit at the Minneapolis book signing after our 2018 Beautycounter Leadership Summit. Now that I’m out in Portland, I’ll be joining along at the Portland book signing on Friday, February 1st so if you’re in the area, come say hi to Diane AND me and let’s make it a party! Click the photo to reserve your spot at one of Diane’s many upcoming book tour stops.. and comment to let me know which you’ll be attending!

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Ginger Fizz Mocktail

This keto mocktail is your new favorite way to enjoy sparkling water! A quick blitz of peaches and ginger, topped off with plenty of lemon juice and boom--keto or not, you'll want this refreshing drink any time of the year. And if you don't have fresh peaches? Substitute with frozen, or opt for fresh or frozen raspberries instead!

Course Drinks

Prep Time 5 minutes

Total Time 5 minutes

Servings 4 people

Ingredients

• 1 fresh peach peeled, pitted and pureed
• Juice of 2 lemons
• 1 teaspoon premade ginger juice or 1 (2-inch) piece of fresh ginger, peeled and juiced
• Sparkling water
• Sprig of mint for garnish (optional)

Instructions

1. In a pitcher, mix together the pureed peach, lemon juice and ginger juice. Stir well to combine.
2. Add sparkling water to taste (depending on how diluted you want it to be) and serve with a slice of fresh peach.

Recipe Notes

TIPS: If peaches aren't in season, use frozen peaches instead: thaw about 8 slices to be the equivalent of 1 peach. Or, alternatively, use 4 ounces of fresh or frozen raspberries plus 2 tablespoons to make a raspberry puree instead. Ginger People is one great brand of bottled ginger juice, or you may find fresh ginger juice or "shots" locally in smaller juice shops.