One Healthy BBC

August 11, 2016August 10, 2016Leave a comment

Anyone who has every been to Montauk knows what a BBC is…right?? A BBC is Cyril’s (past uber-popular Montauk staple, not super classy, but insanely popular…RIP Cyril’s…) BBC Stands for Banana Bailey Colada and believe me, they are dangerous. Packed with booze and sugar.

BBCs

But they taste oh so, so good. Well, rest assured, Cyril’s fans, because we’re making the old famous much, much healthier. Here’s how to make ’em:

One Healthy BBC: (makes two servings)

2 frozen bananas (cut into pieces)
1 cup pineapple (cut into pieces)
1 cup coconut cream (or full fat coconut milk, we like Native Forrest Organic)
2 shots rum
a few ice cubes
optional: 1 teaspoon honey if you have a serious sweet tooth

Simply blend all ingredients together. Add more ice if needed. Garnish with a banana or pineapple slice and enjoy. Cheers to an endless summer!

One Healthy Breakdown: bringing the BBC back, better than ever!

Firework Cocktails

July 3, 2014July 3, 2014Leave a comment

Enjoy this colorful concoction at your holiday barbecue and all summer long!

Makes 8 servings:
2 bottles of champagne/brut/prosecco
1 cup fresh grapefruit juice
1 cup fresh orange juice
2 cups fruit (cubed melon, berries, apples, peaches, etc.)
1/2 cup sliced cucumber

Pour over ice and enjoy!

One Healthy Breakdown: Light enough for an afternoon refresher, tasty and healthy enough for two!

Better Boozin’

May 17, 2014May 13, 2014Leave a comment

In honor of all things worth celebrating, I give you top tips for better boozin’:

Go with wine, wine spritzers, light beer, or simple cocktails to avoid drinking your calories (usually, the lighter the color, the lighter the drink)
Always drink water while ya booze
Use zero-cal club soda, seltzer, or sparkling water instead of tonic
Use REAL juice – like fresh-squeezed or 100% juice if store-bought
Use REAL fruit – mix/garnish with lemon, grapefruit, berries, and other fruits for natural fruitiness, especially fun to get creative with fruit during summer months!
Sweeten with stevia, honey, or real maple syrup for natural sweetness
Don’t be afraid to get creative with your mixers…hello, kombucha!
Watch those portions and keep track of how many you’ve had
Use fun glasses. Even a boring drink or a mocktail in a fun glass tastes better
Lasty, and possibly most important: keep full water bottles beside your bed and make sure to drink at least one before hitting the hay – you’ll cut your hangover and headache in half instantly because you won’t be as dehydrated!

One Healthy Breakdown: what’s better than better boozin’?!

One Healthy Margarita

May 5, 20141 Comment

One Healthy Margarita:

1 shot of tequila of choice
1 shot sparkling water (flavored or plain)
juice of 1 freshly squeezed lime
juice of 1/2 freshly squeezed grapefruit or orange
1/2 teaspoon agave or stevia for sweetness
dash of sea salt

Mix and serve over ice. Coat glass with salt and garnish with a lime slice.

One Healthy Breakdown: use this recipe to save hundreds of calories and enjoy margaritas all summer long!

Holiday Cocktails!

December 20, 2013December 2, 2015Leave a comment

There’s LOTS to celebrate this time of year! With holiday parties left and right, it’s important to be aware of what you’re sipping on. Good old champagne and wine are great options, but who can resist a tasty holiday cocktail?! Unfortunately, these festive bevs can pack more calories than Christmas cookies. Here’s a few delicious recipes for holiday cocktails you can enjoy. Your guests will love them too! “Clink” to that!

unnamed Red & Green Sangria:

2 apples
1 pear
1 cup fresh cranberries
1 large sprig of fresh rosemary, extra for garnish
1 bottle white wine
1/2 cup of white grape juice
1/4 cup honey (or maple syrup, stevia, agave, sweetener of choice)
2 cups club soda/sparkling water

Mix ingredients and serve chilled.

Candy Cane Martini:

1 cup vodka
1 cup peppermint Schnapps
1/2 cup milk of choice
1 teaspoon peppermint extract
1 teaspoon honey or sweetener of choice
ice

Garnish with a candy cane and sip chilled.

Spiced Crock-Pot Cider: (adopted from Food Network’s Slow Cooker Hard Cider)

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2 quarts natural apple cider
1-2 inch piece ginger root
Two cinnamon sticks
2 teaspoons cloves
1 teaspoon nutmeg
2 teaspoon black peppercorns
1/2 cup sweetener (light brown sugar, honey or maple syrup)
1 orange, sliced
1 1/2 cups gin

Put all ingredients in crock-pot and cook for about an hour. Strain solids and serve warm in mugs. Garnish with a cinnamon stick.

One Healthy Breakdown: cheers to a healthy, happy holiday season and a happy new year!

Healthy Cocktails…Cheers!

August 2, 2013August 2, 2013Leave a comment

It’s Friday. It’s summer. It’s 5 o’clock somewhere. Let’s talk cocktails.

Healthy Summertime Cocktails:

1. Cucumber Wonder: pour 1 shot vodka or gin over ice in a glass and fill remainder with club soda. Add a few torn fresh mint and basil leaves and a few slices cucumber. Sweeten with a sprinkle of Stevia (optional.)

2. Light Marg: pour 1 shot tequila over ice in a glass and fill remainder with club soda.. Add a splash of fresh lime juice, a teaspoon of agave (optional) and a sprinkle of sea salt (optional.) For frozen margs, just blend with ice.

3. Simply Citrus: pour 1 shot vodka over ice and fill remainder with club soda. Add a squeeze of fresh grapefruit juice and a squeeze of fresh lemon juice.

4. Hamptons Colada: mix 1 shot rum (or coconut vodka) with equal parts fresh pineapple juice and coconut water and add a splash of coconut milk. Add ice and blend (optional.)

5. Watermelonade: blend 1 cup fresh watermelon with 1 oz. fresh lemon or lime juice, 1 shot liquor of choice, and ice cubes.

6. The Go-To Spritzer: pour equal parts of your favorite white win and club soda over ice. Add fruit to garnish (optional.)

One Healthy Breakdown: a little summer cocktail never hurt anyone. CHEERS to a healthy, happy summer!