The holiday season is upon us, bringing with it a whirlwind of festivities and gatherings. While indulging in the joy of the season, there's no reason to abandon your commitment to a healthy lifestyle. Let's dive into a collection of low-calorie holiday cocktail recipes that will add a touch of merriment to your celebrations without derailing your weight loss goals. I have compiled a list of a few of my favourite cocktails with a low-calorie twist. Try them out this holiday season!
For these recipes you are going to need a Cocktail Kit including a cocktail shaker, muddler and a cocktail strainer.
Sparkling Pomegranate Spritz:
Ingredients:
2 oz vodka
1.5 oz pomegranate juice
1 oz fresh lime juice
Sparkling water
Pomegranate seeds and mint leaves for garnish
Instructions:
In a shaker, combine vodka, pomegranate juice, and lime juice with ice.
Shake well and strain into a glass filled with ice.
Top it off with sparkling water and garnish with pomegranate seeds.
Gingerbread Spice Mule:
Ingredients:
2 oz spiced rum
1 oz fresh lemon juice
1/2 oz ginger syrup
Diet ginger beer
Cinnamon stick for garnish
Instructions:
In a shaker, combine spiced rum, lemon juice, and ginger syrup with ice.
Shake well and strain into a copper mug filled with ice.
Top it off with diet ginger beer and garnish with a cinnamon stick and sprig of rosemary.
Cranberry Orange Fizz:
Ingredients:
2 oz gin
1 oz diet pink cranberry juice
1 oz fresh orange juice
Club soda
Orange slice for garnish
Instructions:
In a shaker, combine gin, cranberry juice, and orange juice with ice.
Shake well and strain into a glass filled with ice.
Top it off with club soda and garnish with an orange twist.
White Christmas Mojito:
Ingredients:
1 oz white rum
1 oz coconut rum
1 fresh lime juiced
3 oz coconut milk (canned)
1 oz sugar-free simple syrup
8 fresh mint leaves
Soda water
Instructions:
Muddle mint leaves in a glass.
Add both types of rum, lime juice, coconut milk, and simple syrup.
Fill the glass with ice and top it off with soda water.
Stir gently and garnish with a mint sprig and pomegranate seeds.
Indulging in a delicious cocktail doesn't have to mean sacrificing your health goals. These low-calorie recipes offer a delightful way to unwind without compromising on taste. So, whether you're hosting a gathering or enjoying a quiet evening at home, savour the flavours guilt-free with these refreshing and figure-friendly concoctions. Cheers to a healthier and happier you!
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