August 3, 2023
By Anna Varriano
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Enjoying a cold cocktail is often associated with summer – especially summer weekends (with two more long weekends to come as I write this!). With the mounting research indicating the serious negative effects alcohol consumption has on our health (not to mention the empty calories in these often sugary cocktails), you may want to consider some healthier yummy alternatives. In this blog, I’m sharing four delightful low-calorie mocktails that offer a variety of fruity, herby, and tropical options that will satisfy your cravings and keep you on track with your health and fitness goals. Note that each recipe makes 2 servings.
Sparkling Watermelon Lime Cooler
Ingredients:
• 2 cups diced watermelon
• 1 lime, juiced
• 1 cup sparkling water
• Fresh mint leaves for garnish
• Ice cubes
Instructions:
1. In a blender, puree the watermelon until smooth.
2. Pour the watermelon puree into a pitcher and add lime juice. Stir well to combine.
4. Fill glasses with ice cubes and pour the watermelon-lime mixture over the ice.
5. Top each glass with sparkling water and gently stir.
6. Garnish with fresh mint leaves.
7. Serve chilled and enjoy the refreshing taste of summer!
Cucumber Basil Lemonade
Ingredients:
• 1 large cucumber, peeled and chopped
• 10-12 fresh basil leaves
• 2 lemons, juiced
• 1 tablespoon honey or agave syrup (optional for sweetness)
• 2 cups cold water
• Ice cubes
Instructions:
1. In a blender, combine cucumber, basil leaves, lemon juice, and water. Blend until smooth.
3. Taste and add honey, maple syrup, or stevia if desired for sweetness.
4. Fill glasses with ice cubes and pour the cucumber basil mixture over the ice.
5. Stir gently and garnish with a basil leaf or cucumber slice.
6. Serve chilled and enjoy the revitalizing flavors!
Berry Blast Mocktail
Ingredients:
• 1 cup mixed berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries)
• 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 1 cup unsweetened cranberry juice
• 1 cup soda water
• Ice cubes
• Fresh mint leaves for garnish
Instructions:
1. In a blender, puree the mixed berries until smooth.
2. Strain the berry puree to remove any seeds (if you’d prefer no seeds).
3. In a pitcher, combine the strained berry puree, lemon juice, and cranberry juice. Stir well to combine.
5. Fill glasses with ice cubes and pour the berry mixture over the ice.
6. Top each glass with soda water and stir gently.
7. Garnish with fresh mint leaves.
8. Serve chilled and savor the burst of fruity goodness!
Tropical Paradise Mocktail
Ingredients:
• ½ cup fresh or canned pineapple chunks
• 1 medium sized orange, cut up into chunks
• ¼ cup unsweetened coconut milk
• 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lime juice
• Splash of cranberry or pomegranate juice (for colour – optional!)
• Ice cubes
• Pineapple wedge or orange slice for garnish
Instructions:
1. In a shaker, combine pineapple, orange, coconut milk, lime juice, and cranberry or pomegrante juice (if using).
2. Shake well until all ingredients are thoroughly mixed.
3. Fill glasses with ice cubes and pour the tropical mixture over the ice.
4. Stir gently and garnish with a pineapple wedge or cherry.
5. Serve chilled and transport yourself to a tropical paradise!
Cheers to your health!
Image attribution:
Cover, Berry Blast Mocktail,and Tropical Paradise Mocktail: Image by rawpixel.com
Watermelon Lime Cooler, Cucumber Basil Lemonade, image by vecteezy.com
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