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Crafting Healthier Cocktails: A Guide to Delicious and Nutritious Drinks

When it comes to enjoying a drink, many of us don’t think twice about the calories, sugar, and salt that come with it. But what if you could create healthier cocktails that not only tantalize your taste buds but also nourish your body? With a few simple guidelines, you can do just that.

8 Key Guidelines for Healthier Cocktails

1. Fresh is Best: Use only fresh-squeezed or 100% fruit juice to reduce added sugars. Be mindful of fruit juice’s natural sugar content and consider diluting it with water or ice to cut back on calories.
2. Seltzer Water Wins: Choose seltzer water over other carbonated waters to eliminate added sodium and other additives.
3. Honey, I’m Home: Make simple syrup with honey, which has antioxidant benefits and allows you to control the sugar content.
4. Whole Fruit is the Way: Use whole fruit instead of sugar or flavored syrups to add fiber, natural sugars, and vitamins to your drinks.
5. Lighten Up: Opt for light alcohol over dark alcohol, which contains more congeners that can worsen hangovers.
6. One Shot Wonders: Limit yourself to one shot per drink to keep calorie counts in check.
7. Size Matters: Keep your drinks around 8 ounces to avoid consuming excessive liquid calories.
8. Nutritious Ingredients: Incorporate healthy ingredients like ginger, coffee, and lemon to reap their proven health benefits.

60 Delicious and Nutritious Cocktails to Try

From classics like the Bloody Mary and Mojito to refreshing twists like the Berry Lemonade and Grapefruit Margarita, we’ve got you covered with 60 healthier cocktail recipes. Whether you’re in the mood for something fruity, spicy, or sweet, our list has something for everyone.

Cocktails

1. Bloody Mary
2. Classic Mojito
3. Fruit Mojito
4. Mint Julep
5. Sidecar
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6. Hot Toddy

Shots and Shooters

36. Redheaded Slut Lite
37. Lemondrop
38. Fuzzy Navel
39. Scooby Snacks
40. Peppermint Patty

Frozen Drinks

41. Pina Colada
42. Frozen Lemonade
43. Frozen Mudslide
44. Melon-Mint Granita
45. Strawberry-Lime Daiquiri
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46. Melon Kiwi-tini

Wine Drinks

49. Mimosa
50. White Sangria
51. Red Sangria
52. Pomegranate Fizz
53. Pear Sparkler
54. Sparkling Apricot Punch

Hot Drinks

55. Mint Hot Chocolate
56. Irish Coffee
57. Mojito Tea
58. Bitter Tea
59. Mulled Wine
60. Hot Toddy

With these guidelines and recipes, you’ll be well on your way to crafting healthier cocktails that will impress friends and family alike. Cheers to a healthier happy hour!