Summer Cocktails: Enjoy the Fun and the Sun
So we all know summer is about taking some time to relax and enjoy the warm weather. But what if your watching your calories…
Nothing says summer more than a nice trip to the beach, a good drink, and some kicking back.
Here are 3 low-calorie alcoholic drinks to make your summer relaxing less stressful and less fattening.
We’ll start with the Sex and the City signature, the Cosmo. A Cosmopolitan is the night out on the town favorite for a lot of ladies. So why not drop down the calories to make it fit your diet.
Cosmopolitan
THE MIX:
3 oz. light cranberry juice drink
1 oz. raspberry vodka
Squeeze of lime
GLASS: Rocks Glass (on ice), Martini glass (if you want to get classy)
MIX STYLE: Build on Ice (rocks), Stir/Shake and Strain (martini)
GARNISH: Lime twist, as garnish
Calories now: 98
If you’re looking for a refreshing afternoon drink, then look no further. Let’s set the scene; you’ve been working hard in the yard, the garage or maybe just around the house. Its time to kick back on your porch or patio and enjoy the rest of the day. Nothing says relax like a glass of lemonade. Why not kick it up an octane?
Tipsy Arnold Palmer.
THE MIX:
3 oz. light lemonade (or juice of one lemon plus 3 oz. water and sugar substitute)
3 oz. diet iced tea (or 2 teabags steeped in 3 oz. water)
2 oz. vodka
GLASS: Highball MIX STYLE: Build on Ice or Shake and strain (over ice)
GARNISH: Sprig of mint
Calories now: 71
Sitting by the pool? Lucky enough to have a house on the beach? Well a tropical setting like the beach or a pool calls for a tropical drink. Nothing says tropical get away like one of my Girlfriend’s favorite drinks a Piña colada. The store bought mix alone can max you out on calories. So let’s try and drop this down so you can enjoy your coconut and eat it too.
Piña colada.
THE MIX:
7 oz. canned chunk pineapple, including juice
2 packets artificial sweetener
1 tsp. imitation coconut extract
1 cup skim milk
1 cup ice cubes
GLASS: Daquiri or Margarita glass
MIX STYLE: Blend
GARNISH: Pineapple Flag
Calories now: 146
Drop in 1 oz of light rum and its just 215 a slight jump but really who drinks a virgin Piña colada.
Search the web for more ways to lo-cal your favorite drinks or check out Beachbody.com for 3 more low calorie high octane favorites.
