Summer Cocktails & "Mocktails" | Creative Bioscience

Cocktails…

With the warm weather here to stay for a while it’s nice to try some low calorie summer cocktails to stay cool. Here are 8 low calorie cocktail recipes you might want to try:

Pinot Grigio Melon Ball Spritzer
Watermelon Mojito
Skinny Sangria
Mango Margarita
Lemon ‘N’ Lime Cocktail
Strawberry Margarita
Pina Colada
White Wine Sangria

You can see all of the ingredients and instructions for these drinks by clicking on this link: https://www.positivehealthwellness.com/recipes/8-low-calorie-summer-cocktail-recipes-must-try-3-amazing/

Here are a few things to remember if you want to try and “lighten up” one of your favorite cocktails or even come up with a unique drink yourself:

Use a no calorie sweetener (Stevia, etc.) instead of sugar or simple syrup
Squeeze in real fruits for flavor
Use no calories sodas or even flavored sparkling water instead of regular soda
Try coconut water for additional flavor with many health benefits
Make your own drink mixes with items like green tea, mint, lemon, etc.
Garnish with fruit and fresh herbs

For wine lovers replace ½ a glass of white wine with club soda and a splash of citrus juice for a refreshing, bubbly cocktail that’s fewer calories. You can also try infused alcohol like flavored vodka to save on the calories of sugary mixes yet still impart flavor.

Save a lot of calories for the delicious food that’s all around in summer by trying some of these techniques so you can still enjoy a cocktail while not going over on your calorie budget. Cheers!

Mocktails…

It’s not really easy any time of year to find recipes for non-alcoholic drinks that taste delicious…and Summer time is no exception. With fruity drinks taking center stage in warmer weather sometimes taking out the alcohol just leaves you with juice and a tiny umbrella! Well, it doesn’t have to be that way…not with these options:

Cucumber-Mint Limeade

http://www.intheraw.com/using-itr/recipes/cucumber-mint-limeade/

Black Cherry Basil Mocktail

https://www.wickedspatula.com/black-cherry-basil-mocktail/

Copa Verde Mocktail

http://themerrythought.com/recipes/copa-verde-mocktail/

Ginger Beer Mojito

https://www.gimmesomeoven.com/GINGER-BEER-MOJITO-RECIPE/

Strawberry Orange Mango Kombucha Mocktail

https://www.theroastedroot.net/strawberry-orange-mango-kombucha-mocktails/

Watermelon Lime Mocktail

http://www.eatyourselfskinny.com/watermelon-lime-mocktail/

Pineapple-Mango Agua Fresca

http://www.intheraw.com/using-itr/recipes/pineapple-mango-agua-fresca/?ref=search&product=stevia-in-the-raw&dish_type=beverages&page=1

Non-Alcoholic Sangria

https://simpleveganblog.com/non-alcoholic-sangria/

Pina Colada

https://houseofyumm.com/pina-colada/

Grilled Pineapple Lime Mocktail

http://themerrythought.com/recipes/mocktail-monday-grilled-pineapple-lime-mocktail/

Of course you can always opt for flavorful beverages with alcohol as well…and here is a site with some tasty cocktails that utilize herbs for an abundance of flavor:

https://www.shape.com/healthy-eating/healthy-drinks/10-tasty-herb-cocktails

Cool down with these flavorful mocktails or cocktails…whichever you prefer…and ENJOY!