The decorations are hung, meal planning has taken weeks to map out, and in many parts of the country—snow has yet to fall. Getting cozy next to the fire with a cocktail doesn’t need to take too much thought and with these low-cal options, there’s no need to fret about your waistline either. Here’s 5 skinny holiday cocktail recipes we’re serving this year.
CRANBERRY-APPLE CIDER PUNCH
Ingredients:
- 4 cups apple cider, chilled
- 2 cups cranberry juice cocktail, chilled
- 2 cups zero-calorie, SPARKLING ICE Crisp Apple, chilled
- 1 can (12oz.) frozen orange juice concentrate
- Apple slices for garnish
- Rosemary cranberry sprig for individual garnish, as shown in image, or float fresh or frozen cranberries in punch bowl
Directions:
- In a large bowl, mix all ingredients and let sit overnight
- Serve chilled, garnish with rosemary cranberry sprig
CANDY CANE MARTINI
Ingredients:
- 1 ½ oz. Vanilla vodka
- 2 oz. SPARKLING ICE Cherry Limeade
- 1 oz. crème de menthe liquor
- Splash of Grenadine
Directions:
- In a shaker, combine ice, vodka and crème de menthe and grenadine
- Stir gently and strain into a chilled martini glass rimmed with crushed candy canes
- Top with SPARKLING ICE Cherry Limeade and garnish with a candy cane
RASPBERRY SHOOTERS
Ingredients:
- SPARKLING ICE Black Raspberry
- 1 oz. vanilla flavored vodka
- White sugar nonpareils for rimming each shot glass
Directions:
- Wet the rim of a chilled shot glass and dip into a shallow bowl of nonpareils
- Pour in chilled vodka and top with a splash of SPARKLING ICE Black Raspberry
APPLE PIE FIZZ
Ingredients:
- 2 oz. SPARKLING ICE Crisp Apple
- 2 oz. Whiskey Bourbon
- Dash of Cinnamon
- Apple Slices for garnish
Directions:
- In a glass, mix bourbon and SPARKLING ICE Crisp Apple with Ice
- Top with a dash of cinnamon
- Garnish with Apple slices
SPARKLING MISTLETOE
Ingredients:
- 3 oz. SPARKLING ICE Strawberry Lemonade
- 1 oz. white rum
- Basil leaves and Strawberry for Garnish
Preparation:
- Muddle basil leaves with rum
- Strain and pour over ice
- Top with SPARKLING ICE Strawberry Lemonade
- Garnish with fresh strawberries and basil leaves
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