Skinny Summer Cocktails: 4th of July Potluck
Here are the best summer cocktails, from classics to frozen drinks to mixers with gin and vodka. Let summer drink season begin!
Ingredients
| For the spicy skinny margarita | ||
| Tequila | 1 1/2 Ounce (((1 shot of clear tequila))) | |
| Grapefruit juice | 3/4 Ounce | |
| Lime juice | 1 Milliliter (((1 splash))) | |
| Jalapeno | 2 Gram , chopped | |
| Ice cubes | 5 Medium (((for serving))) | |
| For the vodka lemonade | ||
| Vodka | 1 1/2 Ounce (((regular/ lemon flavored))) | |
| Lemon juice | 3/4 Ounce , freshly squeezed | |
| Cointreau/Grand marnier | 10 Milliliter | |
| Mint sprigs | 2 Medium (((leaves only))) | |
| Soda water | 1/2 Cup (8 tbs) | |
| Ice cubes | 1/4 Cup (4 tbs) (((for serving))) | |
| For the watermelon rocktail | ||
| Watermelon | 4 1/2 Ounce , cut into chunks | |
| Tequila | 1 1/2 Ounce | |
| Lime juice | 3/4 Ounce | |
| For the colada | ||
| Rum | 1 1/2 Ounce (((clear rum))) | |
| Pineapple chunks | 1/3 Cup (5.33 tbs) | |
| Coconut water | 3 Ounce | |
| Ice cubes | 2 Medium | |
| For skinny mojito | ||
| Stevia | 5 Drop (((clear stevia))) | |
| Cucumber slice | 2 Medium , chopped | |
| Sparkling water | 1 Cup (16 tbs) |
Directions
For The Spicy Skinny Margarita
MAKING
1. In a glass or jar add all the ingredients except ice cubes. Using a muddler or spoon muddle the jalapeno. Mix well.
SERVING
2. Add the ice cubes and serve.
For The Vodka Lemonade
MAKING
1. In a jar or glass mix all the ingredients except soda water. Using a spoon or muddler, mash the mint leaves. Pour the soda, add ice cubes and mix till combined.
SERVING
2. Serve chilled.
For The Watermelon Rocktail
MAKING
1. In a blender put all the ingredients and blend till smooth.
SERVING
2. Serve fresh.
For The Colada
MAKING
1. In a blender add all the ingredients and blend till smooth.
SERVING
2. Serve chilled.
For The Skinny Mojito
MAKING
1. In a glass or jar add all the ingredients except sparkling water. Mash it well to release flavors. Pour the sparkling water and mix well.
SERVING
2. In a serving glass, serve the cocktail chilled.
Recipe Summary
Nutrition Facts
Serving size
Calories 92Calories from Fat 1
% Daily Value*
Total Fat %
Saturated Fat %
Trans Fat 0 g
Cholesterol
Sodium 41 mg1.71%
Total Carbohydrates 10 g3.3%
Dietary Fiber %
Sugars 6 g
Protein %
Vitamin A % Vitamin C %
Calcium % Iron %
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
