Food October 15, 2020

Cheers to this keto-friendly pumpkin spice cocktail

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Raise a glass to healthy-ish cocktails that taste like the trendy and beloved fall flavor -- pumpkin spice!

The vice president of nutrition at Atkins, Colette Heimowitz, told "Good Morning America" they crafted this drink "so those who are watching their sugar and carbs can still enjoy a delicious cocktail without spiking their blood sugar levels."

"Coming in at 1.03 grams of net carbs, this drink lets you indulge your sweet tooth without going out of fat burning," she added. "Garnish it with a cinnamon stick for a beautiful, guilt-free drink to enjoy!"

Atkins Keto-Friendly Pumpkin Spice Cocktail

Ingredients

2 ounces rum

1 tablespoon canned pumpkin

¼ teaspoon pumpkin pie spice

5 drops stevia liquid

Cinnamon stick and star anise for garnish

Directions

Shake together rum, pumpkin, pumpkin pie spice and stevia in a jar with a tight-fitting lid.

Place cinnamon stick and star anise on a glass for garnish, pour in the drink and serve.