11 Skinny Cocktails That Don't Skimp on Flavor ...

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11 Skinny Cocktails That Don't Skimp on Flavor ...
11 Skinny Cocktails That Don't Skimp on Flavor ...

Sometimes, I think we forget that those cocktails we so enjoy can come with some hefty calories, so I’ve put together this list of skinny cocktails to help a bit with not overdoing our caloric intake. No worries though, these drinks are high on taste. Try one of these skinny cocktails. I think you’ll be surprised!

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1. Faux-jito

Shape Magazine shares these skinny cocktails with us beginning with a low-calorie Mojito.

Ingredients:
Three or four mint leaves
A lime wedge
1 ounce white rum
Diet lemon-lime soda
Ice
Sugar (just for the rim of the glass)

Directions:
Muddle mint leaves with white rum and the juice from lime wedge (1/8 of the lime). Muddling is done by lightly crushing the mint (just until the leaves bruise) using a mortar and pestle or whatever you have on hand. Just don't shred the mint!

Run the squeezed lime wedge around the rim of the glass, and then dip the top of the glass in a shallow plate of granulated sugar to coat the rim. Pour the muddled mixture into your glass, fill with crushed ice, and top off with the diet soda.

2. Randarita

This is country singer Miranda Lambert’s light version of a margarita. It’s so simple to make.

Ingredients:
Crystal Light
Bacardi rum

Directions;
Mix together until you find a blend of each that tastes best to you. Another idea is Crystal Light pink lemonade with vanilla Bacardi, which is supposed to taste like cotton candy.

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3. Vitality Vodka Lemonade

The word on this is that it is "unbelievably tasty and refreshing."

Ingredients:
1 cucumber
2 celery stalks
1 head of romaine lettuce
1 lemon
1 small piece fresh ginger
2 green apples
Vodka, to taste

Directions:
Using a juicer, blend all of the ingredients together except the vodka. Once everything is blended, add the vodka.

4. Cocktail in a Snap-Raspberry Lemonade Martini

This sounds so delicious, perfect for summer get-togethers!

Ingredients:
1 shot vodka
1 shot Triple Sec (optional)
About 8 ounces of Tropicana Trop50 Raspberry Lemonade

Directions:
Add everything to a drink shaker, and shake well. Pour into a martini glass, then garnish with a lemon peel.

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This Raspberry Lemonade Martini is a refreshing and delicious cocktail that's perfect for summer get-togethers. With just three ingredients, it's an easy-to-make drink that won't take up too much of your time. It's made with vodka, Triple Sec, and Tropicana Trop50 Raspberry Lemonade, which gives it a light and fruity flavor. To make it, simply add all the ingredients to a shaker, shake well, and pour into a martini glass. Garnish with a lemon peel for a touch of extra flavor. Whether you're hosting a party or just looking for a light and tasty cocktail, this Raspberry Lemonade Martini is sure to hit the spot!

5. Eppa Superfruit Sangria

No recipe required! Eppa Sangria is the first certified organic sangria. It boasts just 120 calories per glass and contains twice as many antioxidants as a glass of red wine. And the best part is, each ready-to-serve bottle is only $12. Just pour it over ice and garnish with an orange slice. If you want something with even more flavor, try the Eppa Punch by mixing one bottle of Eppa Sangria, one green apple, cranberries, oranges, and cinnamon sticks. Just chop the apples and cranberries and pour the mixture into a decanter with a bottle of Eppa Sangria. Allow the blend to chill in the fridge for an hour and enjoy!

6. Botanical Gin Martini

Gin has many health benefits, as it was developed as a health remedy before it became a social drink. It is also lower in calories than beer and wine.

Ingredients:
Dash of dry vermouth
2 ounces Bombay Sapphire Gin
1 botanical ice cube at the base of the glass

Directions:
Simply combine the vermouth, gin, and ice in a strainer, line the inside of a martini glass with frozen cucumber wheels, place one botanical ice cube at base of martini glass, strain the cocktail into your glass, and serve.

So, how do you make a botanical ice cube? Roughly chop two English cucumbers, leaving seeds and peels intact. Combine with 1 oz. of cilantro seeds and one cup of simple syrup (1/4 water 3/4 sugar) in a blender to puree. Strain the combination through a fine sieve and freeze in silicone mold or some container with a wide surface area for shaving ice. It'll make a great conversation starter at your next cocktail party!

7. Ginger Elixir

Did you know that Ginger is an ancient Asian remedy for digestive problems?

Ingredients:
1 cup ginger juice
1 cup lemon juice
1 cup water
1/4 cup honey

Directions:
Blend everything together, and serve.

8. A Skinny Gimlet, the Skimlet

Not only skinny, but with some good-for-you ingredients.

Ingredients:
Voli Lyte Vodka (a brand-new, reduced-calorie brand of vodka)
1/4 cup pineapple juice (known for its detoxifying properties)
A splash of lime juice
2 teaspoons agave nectar
A little fresh tarragon (which aids in digestion and contains more 70 phytonutrients)

Directions:
Blend everything together, and serve.

9. Greenhouse Sage Margarita

Sage has so many uses whether in cooking or metaphysical cleansings. Why shouldn’t it be incorporated into a delicious cocktail?

Ingredients:
2 ounces of Don Julio Blanco tequila
1 ounce of Cointreau
2 ounces of fresh squeezed lime juice
2 ounces of Simple Syrup
3 fresh sage leaves.

Directions:
Combine all ingredients in a tumbler, shake, and pour into traditional margarita glass.

10. Rocket’s Red Glare

There’s still plenty of sunshine left for this perfect summertime cocktail with only 95 calories.

Ingredients:
1 ounce TY KU Soju
1 ounce TY KU Liqueur
1 splash unsweetened cranberry juice.

Directions:
Mix all ingredients in a rocks glass.

11. The Blue Hoo

While this chocolate drink is not the lowest in calories, it’s lower in calories than a milkshake.

Ingredients:
2 ounces Van Gogh BLUE Vodka
4 ounces Yoo-Hoo

Directions:
Combine ingredients and shake vigorously in shaker with ice. Strain into a glass.

Have you chosen your favorites yet? I know which ones I’m trying. Let’s face it, cocktails can be high in calories and for those of us trying to cut back, these skinny cocktails will help us do so without losing the flavors we enjoy.

Source: shape.com

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