The 80 Calorie Cocktail

Skip the tonic and use soda water which has zero calories. You only have to account for the amount of calories in your vodka and splash of lime. Ingredients 1oz. vodka (69 calories per ounce) 1/2 lime (11 calories) 4 mint leaves 4oz. soda water 3-4 ice cubes Directions Muddle the lime and mint in a bowl. Add ingredients […]

My Cocktail of the Moment: A Light, Refreshing Basil Gimlet

I’m not much of a cocktail drinker, but this one I love. It’s light, refreshing and summery. And I love the basil–a nice change after trying so many cocktails using mint. It’s more involved than pouring a glass of wine, but worth it. This is inspired by one of my favorite spots for a cocktail, […]

Herbal-Infused Champagne Cocktail

I recently went to a party where my friend made this fragrant herbal-infused champagne cocktail and I just loved it! it was so light and refreshing! INGREDIENTS for the Rosemary Simple Syrup 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1/2 cup water 3 sprigs fresh rosemary for the Cocktail 1 ounce rosemary simple syrup 1 1/2 ounces vodka […]

A Refreshing Pomelo (Grapefruit) Cocktail

Pomelo means grapefruit in Spanish.  A classic combo… grapefruit juice and vodka along with a few other friendly ingredients makes for an extremely refreshing cocktail.  The syrup can be made 1 day ahead of time.   INGREDIENTS:  7 tbsp water 5 tbsp pomegranate juice 6 tsp honey 1 1/2 cups vodka 3/4 cup fresh grapefruit […]

Spiced Ginger Cocktail

This takes a little extra work but this sweet and savory spiced cocktail is perfect for a festive holiday party. It’s made with La Poire vodka giving it the freshness of an Anjou pear. Ingredients 1 part Grey Goose® La Poire 1 parts DISARONNO® Originale Liqueur ½ tsp Maple Syrup 1 part Apple Cider ½ part Lemon Juice […]

(Low-Cal) Dirty Martini

I bet you didn’t realize that a Dirty Martini has between 220-330 calories per 4 oz serving! As much as I love them… the olives and brine aren’t helping the calorie situation. So, instead, try hot-pepper-infused vodka over ice with 1 olive. Suddenly, your calorie count is down to 105. The pepper in the vodka is subtle but gives it a little somethin’ extra. 2 […]

My Kind of Advent Calendar

I wish I’d seen this a little sooner, but heck, I can catch up. Virgin launched a boozy wine calendar this year. Now, this is my kind of calendar: Behind each window, you’ll find a large glass-sized bottle of boutique wine. They say you can expect the “best customer-rated wines” from around the globe, including 10 reds, 10 […]

Our Favorite Festive Holiday Cocktails

Here are a few of our favorite cocktails to make your holiday season special. 1. Moscow Mule or Dark & Stormy 2. Cranberry Mojito 3. Slow-Cooked Mulled Cider 4. Figtini 5. A Fizzy Fruity Mojito 6. Hot Buttered Rum 7. Dairy-Free Pumpkin Eggnog 8. Apple Cider Sangria 9. Cranberry Margaritas   10. White Wine Sangria Ruby Red Cocktail 15+ of Our Must-Have Family Games. Mini Cheesecake Pretzel Bites with […]