This year, many of us have made resolutions to eat cleaner and reduce our sugar intake. This resolve is tested at Happy Hour so we came up with two lightened-up cocktails that offer the same satisfaction as traditional favorites, but without the excessive calories. Using fresh squeezed citrus juice adds a burst of flavor and sweetness without the use of refined sugar.
SPARKLING COSMO
Makes 1 cocktail
175 calories
- 1.5 oz Ketel One Oranje
- 1 oz club soda
- 1 oz cranberry juice
- Juice of 1/4 lime
- Lime wedge for garnish
Combine ingredients in a shaker or tall glass with 4-6 ice cubes. Stir, then strain into a martini glass. Garnish with a lime wedge.
CLEAN MARGARITA
Makes 1 cocktail
210 calories
- 1.5 oz El Jimador Tequila
- 1 oz Grand Marnier
- Juice of 1/2 lime
- Lime wedge for garnish
Pour ingredients into a martini glass filled with ice. Let the ice melt for 5 minutes to blend the flavors together. Stir then garnish with a lime wedge.
