A few years ago, when I started this blog, one of my first posts was about frou-frou summertime drinks, and how to make fancy margaritas. The recipe was simple: get a fancy-schmancy flavor of kids drink mix like Kool-Aid, make the recipe to your level of sweetness, and add tequila and ice. (Or rum and ice if you want a daiquiri.)
Yum. And simple. (Just don’t let the kids drink the wrong Kool-Aid.)
So this year, I’m sharing another summah-time cooler recipe that I’ve come to rely on–and the best part is that it’s low-cal. Very low cal.
I take a shot or two of flavored vodka (my preference is Absolut’s Ruby Red Grapefruit), then I add no- or low-calorie sweetner (I like SunCrystals) to taste, ice, sparkling water, and a smidge of tonic water (diet). Very light, very fresh, very low-cal.
Do you have a favorite simple summertime drink? Share the recipe!
June 2nd, 2011 at 10:17 am
Right off the bat I have to say that if you are not a fan of green apple flavored whatever then this might not be the drink for you. My version of an Apple-tini is:
Smirnoff Vodka
DeKuyper Sour Apple Pucker schnapps
Apple Juice
I use a cough medicine cup (because it is convenient) and measure out 3 parts apple juice to two parts sour apple and two parts vodka and then I play around with it depending on how ‘alcoholly’ I want it to taste (which usually isn’t much).
It is sickly sweet and I love it. Like a liquid green apple jolly rancher that will give you a quick buzz.
June 2nd, 2011 at 10:49 am
Ooh! I love summer drinks! This summer I’m all about Mango Mimosas (mango nectar and sparkling wine) and Passion Fruit Punch (passion fruit nectar and amaretto with passion fruit seeds to garnish). Soooo yummy!
June 2nd, 2011 at 10:52 am
I am in love with St. Germain this year. A splash of it is great in champagne, but mostly I just add it to club soda for a very refreshing, not too high in calorie treat.
June 3rd, 2011 at 10:27 am
http://www.bonappetit.com/recipes/2010/06/the_leland_palmer
This is our favorite summer drink ever. We keep a big pitcher in the fridge and nurse it for a few weeks.
June 3rd, 2011 at 10:27 am
http://www.bonappetit.com/recipes/2010/06/the_leland_palmer
This is the best summer drink ever.
June 29th, 2011 at 8:51 am
Mine would be a Mojito!
Mojito Drink Recipe
Tuesday, June 19, 2007
(The National Drink of Cuba)
1 1/2oz. Light Rum
1 oz. Lime Juice
1 tsp. Super Fine Sugar
3-4 Mint Leaves
Club Soda
Combine lime juice, mint and sugar in a Collins or highball glass.
Stir gently to bruise the mint.
Fill glass 3/4 with ice.
Add the rum.
Top with soda. Stir well. Enjoy!
July 1st, 2011 at 12:17 am
I would prefer a daiquiri, coz I’m in love with Rum and Ice.. for my every drink/cocktail should have a little taste of Rum is a must!
November 12th, 2011 at 6:33 pm
I use a cough medicine cup (because it is convenient) and measure out 3 parts apple juice to two parts sour apple and two parts vodka and then I play around with it depending on how ‘alcoholly’ I want it to taste.
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