Drink - Low Histamine Alcohol

I have a major histamine intolerance. Histamine is in all foods, but the goal is to keep the histamine levels low enough to not cause overload problems.  Histamine overload was the source of my stomach issues for years. Figuring it out was a long, long road and was ultimately what led me to being a WFPB vegan.

Alcohol tends to be high histamine, so mostly I avoid it which makes me a very popular designated driver, but every now and then it's fun to have a little something, but holding it to one drink maximum is best and I don't do even that very often.  It's just not a big deal to me anyway.

Alcohols with the lowest histamine levels - 

• Vodka: Clear, unflavored, top-shelf like Gray Goose or Prairie
• Tequila: Clear, Silver/Blanco, top-shelf like Patron Silver or 1800 Silver
• Gin: Clear, Top shelf, unflavored like Hendricks or Tanqueray
• Rum: Clear/White, unflavored like Bacardi Silver or Appleton White

Mixers with the lowest histamine levels - 

• Sparkling mineral water or seltzer (like San Pellegrino)

• 100% pure organic low histamine juice/blended fruits like:

• Apple
• Blueberry
• Cranberry
• Grape
• Mango
• Peach
• Pomegranate
• Lemon/Lime (small amounts - I'm not too good with citrus actually)

A Few Recipe Ideas  

Vodka: 

Clear, unflavored, top-shelf like Gray Goose or Prairie

Pomegranate Martini – Lower Histamine, Low to Medium Oxalate, Low Lectin, Low Salicylates

This is a really beautiful martini. The deep red of the pomegranate and bright green of the rosemary make for a festive presentation. Even better, both pomegranate and rosemary have histamine lowering and mast cell stabilizing properties!

• ½ ounce to 2 ounces (as desired) top shelf, clear, unflavored vodka
• ½ cup organic pomegranate juice or use fresh squeezed
• ¼ cup sparkling mineral water (like San Pellegrino)
• 2 tsp fresh squeezed, organic lime juice (optional, only use if tolerated)
• 1 cup ice cubes
• Stevia, monk fruit, or simple syrup to taste
• Pomegranate seeds for garnish (optional)
• Fresh rosemary sprigs or lime slices for garnish (optional)

Add vodka, pomegranate juice, sparkling water, lime juice (optional), and ice to a cocktail shaker. Shake thoroughly and strain into a glass.


Optional:
Add a tsp of fresh pomegranate seeds to glass . Garnish with fresh rosemary sprigs or lime slices. Freeze pomegranate juice ahead of time into ice cubes and float in glass

Vodka Cranberry 

– Lower Histamine, Low Oxalate, Low Lectin, Low FODMAP

This is another great, festive drink. It is bright and pretty. Cranberries are loaded with antioxidants. This drink is also low-FODMAP! If you have problems with SIBO, bloating, gas, etc – go with this one and make it a mocktail.

• ½ ounce to 2 ounces (as desired) top shelf, clear, unflavored vodka
• ½ cup organic cranberry juice, or use fresh squeezed
• ¼ cup sparkling mineral water (like San Pellegrino)
• 2 tsp fresh squeezed, organic lime juice (optional, only use if tolerated)
• 4-6 ice cubes
• Stevia, monk fruit, or simple syrup to taste
• Fresh lime slices for garnish (optional) 

Add vodka, cranberry juice, sparkling water, lime juice if using, and ice to highball glass.

Optional:
Freeze cranberry juice ahead of time into ice cubes and float in glass.  Garnish with a couple lime slices (optional)

Gin: 

Clear, Top shelf, unflavored like Hendricks or Tanqueray

Autumn Sparkler 

– Lower Histamine, Low Oxalate, Low Lectin

This drink is made with apple juice, sparkling water, and gin. It’s a nice fall and winter drink. But you could really have this anytime of the year.  Apples are loaded with quercetin. Especially just under the peel. So, if possible make the apple juice fresh at home with the peel on.

• ½ ounce to 2 ounces (as desired) top shelf, clear, unflavored gin
• ½ cup organic apple juice, or use fresh squeezed
• ¼ cup sparkling mineral water (like San Pellegrino)
• 2 tsp fresh squeezed, organic lemon juice (optional, only use if tolerated)
• 4-6 ice cubes
• Stevia, monk fruit, or simple syrup to taste
• Fresh lemon slices for garnish (optional)
• Fresh thyme sprig for garnish (optional)

Add gin, apple juice, sparkling water, lemon juice (optional), and ice to highball glass. Stir gently. Garnish with a lemon slice, an apple slice, and sprig of thyme (optional).

Rum: 

Clear/White, unflavored like Bacardi Silver or Appleton White

Classic Mojito – 

Lower Histamine, Low Oxalate, Low Lectin, Low FODMAP

Mint is high in salicylates. And this makes it have pain relieving properties similar to aspirin. Mint also has mast cell stabilizing properties. Be sure to use an organic lime for Mojitos. You’ll need to leave the peel on to get the oils out of the peel. Be sure to muddle this in batches as described to get the best flavor. Mojitos are hard to do right without sugar. So I made an exception to this one too. You can use cane sugar or coconut sugar. If you are low FODMAP, use the cane sugar.

• ½ ounce to 2 ounces (as desired) white rum
• 20 fresh lime leaves
• 1 organic lime, cut into 8 sections – leave peel on
• 1 cup sparkling mineral water (like San Pellegrino)
• ~2 cups ice cubes
• 2 tblsp organic cane sugar 
• Fresh lime slices for garnish (optional)
• Fresh mint for garnish (optional)

Put 10 mint leaves and 2 lime wedges into a heavy highball glass. Crush the mint and lime with a muddler to release the oils. Add 2 more lime wedges and 2 Tblsp sugar and muddle again.

Repeat steps 1 to 3 in a 2nd. Don’t strain the mixture. Fill each highball glass nearly to the top with ice. Add ½ the rum to each glass. Top the glass with sparkling mineral water. Garnish with a lime slice and fresh mint (optional).

Tequila: 

Clear, Silver/Blanco, top-shelf like Patron Silver or 1800 Silver

Frozen Mango Margarita 

Lower Histamine, Low Oxalate, Low Lectin

This frozen margarita is so creamy and delicious. Since my histamine bucket is lower, I do add 1 drop of Rocky Mountain Oils Orange Essential Oil*. This is my secret ingredient. But only use once you’re 6 months or more into the Low Histamine Diet. *Only use therapeutic grade oils in foods. Not all brands of essential oils are safe to use. And not all types of oils are safe to use internally.

 

• ½ ounce to 2 ounces (as desired) top shelf, silver, unflavored tequila
• 1 cup frozen mango
• Juice of 1 organic lime (optional, only use if tolerated)
• 2 cups ice
• Stevia, monk fruit, or simple syrup to taste
• Granulated sugar or fine unrefined sea salt (optional)
• 1 drop Rocky Mountain Oils Orange Essential Oil (optional, if tolerated)
• Fresh lime slices for garnish (optional)

Put tequila, frozen mango, lime juice (optional), ice, sweetener, and orange essential oil (optional) in blender. Blend until smooth. Run a lime wedge around the edge of glass. Dip into sugar or sea salt, if desired. Pour frozen mango mixture into glasses. Garnish with a couple lime slices (optional)

Recipe Inspiration Source:  Mast Cell 360