Yes, you read that right! You can absolutely sip on a cocktail by the pool this summer AND support your weight loss goal. You don’t have to pick. 

How is this possible??

The key is keeping things blood sugar friendly. Cocktails (especially at restaurants and bars) can easily be sugar bombs with margarita mixes, syrups, juices, and more – which unfortunately do us no favors when trying to lose weight. 

Instead? Make your own!

So many of our 21+ clients are sipping on their favorite alcoholic bevvys AND getting results. You don’t have to choose between fun adult drinks OR weight loss. The key is keeping your body in fat burning mode by balancing your blood sugar as much as possible – even with alcohol!

Moderation still counts here – you can’t expect to see results by drinking 5+ days a week, but having a cocktail once or twice a week and being consistent in all the other metabolism foundations can certainly still lead to fat loss. 

Below are 5 of our favorite blood-sugar-friendly cocktails you can whip up at home and even impress your friends with:

PINA COLADA:

• 1.5 oz white rum
• ¼ cup coconut cream
• ½ cup frozen pineapple

Blend and garnish with a cherry or more pineapple!

SKINNY MARGARITA:

• 2oz tequila
• .5 oz lime juice
• .5 oz orange liqueur

WATERMELON MARGARITA:

• 2 oz tequila
• ½ oz orange liqueur
• ½ oz lime juice
• 1 cup frozen watermelon
• Pinch of salt

Blend and enjoy!

COCONUT MOJITO:

Muddle

• 4 mint leaves
• 1/2 oz lime juice
• 1.5 oz white rum
• 2 oz coconut cream

Muddle mint leaves with lime juice. Add ice, rum, and coconut cream and shake. Top with sparkling water.

SPICY RANCH WATER:

• 1.5 oz vodka
• 1 oz lime juice 
• 2 jalapeño slices
• 4 oz Topo Chico
• chili-lime seasoning for the rim

If you make one of these – tag us on Instagram! If you want more support and resources around having fun while still fitting into your favorite pants, join us for the next round of Metabolism Makeover! Cheers!

Coach Elle

More resources on alcohol:

Best alcoholic drinks for fat loss

4 ways alcohol prevents fat loss

No BS guide to drinking