The July 4th holiday is less than a week away and many of us will be celebrating the holiday with family and friends. For those of you who enjoy a good cocktail from time-to-time but don’t like the fattening calories that go along with it, here are some low-calorie cocktail recipes for you to enjoy.
When it comes to a great tasting cocktail, what kind do you typically enjoy? Got any fun plans for Independence Day? How will you be celebrating?
Today’s guest post recipes are courtesy of Sparkling ICE.
Slim and Sparkling Margarita Recipe
3 oz. Sparkling Ice Lemon Lime
1 1/2 oz. Tequila
Fresh squeezed lime
Stir and pour into a chilled rocks glass rimmed in salt. Garnish with a lime slice.
Sparkling Mint Mojito Recipe
5 oz. Sparkling Ice Lemon Lime
1 1/2 oz. White rum
6 Mint leaves lightly muddled
Splash of lime
Lime for garnish
Combine all ingredients and stir. Pour mixture into a chilled tall glass. Garnish with a lime slice.
Peach & Mint Julep Recipe
2 Parts Bourbon
2 Parts Sparkling Ice Peach Tea
6 Mint leaves
Half a Peach
Muddle mint and peach in highball glass. Add crushed ice, Bourbon and Sparkling Ice Peach Tea and stir.
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Although I love drinks with Sparkling Ice and rum, I would really love to try the Peach and Mint julep recipe.
I find that I really enjoy cocktails the most in the summer months. There is just something about sitting out on the deck with a nice cold and refreshing drink. I like the simplicity of the margarita recipe and the mint mojito.
Sparkling Ice is my Favorite Drink. I actually prefer it by it self. I really don’t drink cocktails much any more. When I did it was a screwdriver, a Bloody Mary or a pina colada. That’s awesome that you share these wonderful low Calorie Cocktails. I am collecting cocktail recipes for quests on the Holidays. Thank You for sharing..
I think I’ll try all of them. Thank goodness summer is only starting.
I’ll take the Sparkling Mint Mojito Recipe without the rum. I have fresh mint in my garden.
I am such a fan of these Sparking ICE drinks and have tried both the Lemon Lime and the Peach Tea flavors. I’m not experienced with mixing drinks since I don’t drink myself, but with these recipes, it’s so easy if I want to make some for friends. As a health professional I can also feel good about not contributing too many calories to anyone’s waistline!