You can just hear her now, right? If all your friends jumped off a bridge, would you do it, too?

Well, Mum… No, we wouldn’t. At least we don’t like to think so. But that’s just what can happen during the holidays. Sugar and alcohol are EVERYWHERE, sometimes together. Here’s the thing: You don’t have to throw all your hard work out the window nor become the neighborhood Grinch and miss out on the festivus. We’re here to help keep you honest with some paleo cocktail recipes so you, too, can (eat), drink and be merry this holiday season. Add Grampa’s “one and done” rule to these guys and you’ll soar into the New Year like the rock star CrossFitter you are!

Appearing in order of paleo-friendliness

Nor-Cal Margarita**Make this a Nor-Shore Margarita by adding smashed cranberries or pure cranberry juice!**

1-2 ounces of tequila (something better than bottom shelf)
Juice and pulp of 1/2 lime
Top off with club soda to taste

Read some nutrition geek fun facts about why this drink is so wonderful here.

Paleo Screwdriver
1-2 ounces of vodka
Squeeze the juice from one orange

Vodka and Club Soda
1-2 ounces of vodka
Top off with club soda

*Definitely add some cranberry mash to this one, or it just ain’t gonna be much fun.

Gin Rickey
2 ounces of gin
Juice of 1 lime
Top off with club soda
Lime wedge for garnish

Rum and Coconut Water
1-2 ounces of Rum (light or dark, but not spiced)
Juice of a lime wedge
Top off with coconut water (regular or flavored)