6 days till my cruise (suggestions)

[Alex Cruz]

Im so excited...I cant wait.. I will be off for 9 glorious days...So this is the one thing that I am a sad about.. I really want to have a couple of margaritas but they are loaded with carbs.. What can I substitute it with that will be close to it.. 

[mouseissue]

Hi Alex!

I too am a huge fan of margaritas!!!

Here's a recipe that works for me!

You can multiply it to make up a batch at one time.
To watch the carbs, just keep track of how many you drink!

1 jigger (1.5 oz) tequila
1 oz lime juice (Bottled is more convenient. But fresh squeezed tastes a LOT better!)
1/4 cup water
1/4 tsp orange extract (this is the "secret" ingredient!)
1 TBSP worth of sugar substitute sweetener (I like stevia, Truvia, etc.)
Ice - small handful
Margarita salt or kosher salt

Wet the rim of the glass and dip into a small plate of salt.
Mix all other ingredients.
You can either serve it over crushed ice, or strained into the glass, or blended in a blender (my favorite!).

2 - 2.5 net carb grams depending on amount of lime juice.
1/2 an average lime has about 2 net grams.

[owensmath]

I don't think she can make that on the cruise.

[mouseissue]

I don't think she can make that on the cruise.

Hi owensmath!

That may be true.

But if she brought along the recipe, some stevia, some orange extract, and asked the bartender to make it for her,
I'm sure he/she'd oblige.
After all, they want happy passengers that will book future cruises.

[umpa]

They make sugarfree mixer for margaritas.I found on my cruise they went out of their way to accommadate.They had special foods for all types of diets.

[Alex Cruz]

awesome.. Thanks everyone.. Umpa, I was happy when I called and asked about special foods and was told that they did have special accommodations

[Amber]

This isn't bad - 2.7 cars per 1.5 oz.  I like Margarita's too but not the carbs. Try a Maker's Mark (0 carbs)with diet coke.   

[Alex Cruz]

Yummy Amber

[Doug Varrieur]

Oh Alex, don't worry my dear the food choices for fresh meats, cheeses, poultry, seafood and greens will be all available to you. On many ships it's available 24 hours a day On Umpa's last cruise there were even diabetic friendly desserts which certainly must cut back on sugar. I think I would take a few things with me. Some sugar free hard candies, a bottle or two of sugar free margarita mix (several are available on the web) some sugar free gum although I'm sure the ships store will have some. I would also pick up the phone again and get a real sense of what the buffets and menus look like so you can eliminate some of this pre-cruise stress with a bit of planning.

Finally and most importantly follow the 15 minute rule and the half plate rule. Make a plate then go to your table carrying an empty plate as well. Split the food into two plates at the table and set one aside. Don't touch any food on plate #2 for 15 minutes after finishing plate #1.

Food buffets on ships are so loaded with great food we tend to want to try a little of everything. I'm not sure if it the "gotta get my monies worth" thing or it just looks so darn good. This tends to really load up the plates high and portion control becomes a real problem. Following the above rules will solve that for you.

Your morning and evening strolls around ship will be great fun and help to get some exercise in. Make sure to share some pics with us when you get back and HAVE A BLAST! 

[Alex Cruz]

Thanks Doug... Oh yes, I have been researching the menu.. Bought some sugar free candies... I think I will be so relaxed that eating is just not on my mind.. Im usually an emotional eater and I wont be but relaxed... I will share pics...

[shawn116]

Have a great time Alex!!! 

[mouseissue]

Have fun Alex!!!