Skinny Cocktails

Don’t give up your holiday pleasures. We all love getting together with family and friends and cocktails are something we enjoy so get festive without indulging!

Toasting with friends and family brings even more cheer when you know that each glass has fewer then 150 calories!

Get Skinny with tasty Cocktails

Don’t give up your holiday pleasures. We all love getting together with family and friends and cocktails are something we enjoy so get festive without indulging! Toasting with friends and family brings even more cheer when you know that each glass has fewer then 150 calories!

Grapefruit Crush Spritzer

This margaritas-style drink is light, fruity and has a slight fizz. TO MAKE: In glass, muddle 1 maraschino cherry and 3 lime wedges; remove limes.  Add 11/2 oz agave tequila, 3 /12 oz pink grapefruit juice, 1 oz. lime seltzer or grapefruit soda, a splash simple syrup (optional) and ice; stir well. 119 Calories.

Orange-Cider Smash

The 19th-century cooler gets and update with a splash of apple cider. TO MAKE: In cocktail shaker, muddle 4 mint springs, 4 orange slices, 2 lemon slices and 1 to 2 tsp. superfine sugar (or a splash of simple syrup).  Add 2 oz. bourbon, 2 oz. apple cider and ice; shake well.  strain into ice-filled glass.  Garnish with lime. 149 Calories

Twisted Pink Cranberry

This fruity punch blends the seasonal flavor of cranberry with the zesty, sharp bit of citrus bitters.  TO MAKE: Add 1 to 2 drops orange bitters to glass; swirl. Add 2 oz. white rum, 2 oz. cran-raspberry juice, a splash of soda water or ginger ale and ice; stir.  Add more orange bitters to taste. Garnish as desired. 138 Calories