Let’s be honest Christmas does not fit with tradition without one too many glitter bombs, vodka cocktails or sherries at some point.
Tis the season to be merry!
This season is filled with Christmas parties, get together, celebrations and naturally this means alcohol! Or …maybe you just need to drink to cope with 50 million family members crammed under one roof.
Now I’m not trying to pretend that I will be sticking to this or that I will be monitoring my calories over New Years Eve but I will be making the conscious decision to choose lower calorie drinks for the casual get togethers before the main event.
Below I have chosen some pretty spectacular low calorie drinks to get the party started no matter what the occasion or the location!
The USUALS
Rum and Diet Cola: 96 Calories
Vodka and Slimline Tonic: 97 Calories
Sugar Free Redbull and Vodka: 64 Calories
Gin and Slimline Tonic: 148 Calories
Sparkling Wine: ~100 Calories
ANY Spirit served on the rocks.
The FANCIES
Nothing is fancier or more festive than a glass of fizz…
Prosecco: 80 Calories!
Champagne: 95 Calories!
For a touch of tradition add a dash of British Cassis to make a Kir royal! (British cassis has far less sugar, so keep yourself topped up this Christmas!)
The COCKTAILS
Strawberry Mojito! : 162 Calories
6-8 Mint Leaves
1 Lime
3 tsp Sweetener
4-6 Strawberries (Sliced or Diced)
200ml Soda Water
50ml White Rum
Method:
Crush your mint and pop in your glass
Squeeze in half a lime
Add your strawberries, rum and sweetener
Use a fork or cocktail muddler to mix all together and release that strawberry flavour!
Add a slice of lime, 200ml of soda and top up with ice!
Note: Replace the strawberries for whatever your favourite fruit is for that personal taste!
Pomegranate Martini : 111 Calories
25ml Vodka or London Dry Gin
50ml pomegranate juice
25ml Sparkling water
Orange Slice
Method:
Throw it all in a glass? Seems to work!
Note: If you happen to have an actual pomegranate, add the seeds for the insta-worthy look!
MudSlide: 184 Calories
25ml Kahlua
25ml Vodka
50ml Irish Cream Liquer
Method:
Throw it all in a glass…and add a handful of Ice.
Note : Makes an AMAZING post dinner drink!
Skinny Paloma: 179 Calories
200ml Grapefruit Juice (Fresh or Unsweetened)
25ml Tequila
1 Lime
50ml Sparkling water
Method:
Add the Grapefruit and Tequila to your glass
Squeeze in half a Lime and stir
Add in the sparkling water and top your glass up with ice.
Now if that’s not enough to get you feeling festive ….KEEP DRINKING! You’ll get there!
If nothing on this page tickles your fancy leave a comment or get in touch with your favourite spirit or tipple and I will find you’re a cocktail or drink to fit!
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