Low-Calorie Summer Cocktail Recipes
What better time than summer to enjoy a cocktail? Cocktails are typically high in calories, though, especially with the alcohol content. This summer, enjoy some super cocktails without ingesting the unnecessary calories. Read on for a few low-calorie cocktail recipes.
Sangria Sparkler
* 750-milliliter bottle dry red wine
* 1 cup light orange juice
* 1/4 cup brandy or cognac
* 1/4 cup orange liqueur
* 2 tablespoons sugar
* 2 medium oranges, sliced
* 2 cups club soda, chilled
* Crushed ice and/or orange peel curls (optional)
In a large pitcher, combine wine, orange juice, brandy, orange liqueur, sugar, and orange slices. Chill at least 2 hours. Add club soda before serving. Serve over crushed ice and/or with orange peel curls, if desired.
Mojito
Mojitos are refreshing cocktails made with light rum. Very light to the taste, these cocktails are low in calories as well.
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