One Healthy Margarita

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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!

Healthy Cocktails…Cheers!

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

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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!