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Get Bikini Ready with Low Calorie Cocktails

Posted on April 10, 2013 | Comments Off

You know spring is in the air when scraps of fabric (ie: bathing suits) begin appearing on the sleek and slender mannequins that line our favorite retailers. Just the thought of spring and eventual summer brings warmth to my ice cold toes. But slipping into a bikini at the first sign of sunshine season sends a chill up my spine. If I want to enjoy Happy Hour, beach body means mixing low calorie cocktails at the bar.

There are several low calorie cocktails on the market in ready to serve bottled or prepackaged form. If you’ve already found a product you like that keeps you on track counting calories to keep your girlish figure, then definitely keep doing what works for you. I get bored with the same cocktail over and over. I refer to the low calorie cocktails I’ve created through the years for variety as well as the Counting Calories chart when I want to look up calorie count on various spirits.

Now grab your bikini and let’s head to the beach!

Tropical Beach – created by Cheri Loughlin

1 ounce Coconut Rum or Vodka

1/2 ounce Peach Schnapps

1-1/2 ounce Light Cranberry Juice

Combine liquids in cocktail shaker with ice. Shake to blend and chill. Strain into chilled martini glass.

Tropical Beach contains lovely coconut back. It is a light, fruity low calorie cocktail worthy of a tropical vacation. Slip into your bikini and relax. Tropical Beach is simple to make and flavorful without blowing your calorie budget.

Approximately 110.5 Calories

Many of the drinks in the low calorie cocktail category on this site fall within the 100 to 150 calorie range. They are full sized cocktails with full bodied flavor. If you get the munchies while sipping, Greatist has 88 snacks to nosh without the guilt. They’re all under 100 calories! I’m totally into rocking the beach bod by moving and shaking. Women’s Health Magazine has a plan to get you bikini body ready in no time!

Bring on the sunshine, bikinis and cocktails… low calorie cocktails that is!

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Review: Skyy Infusions Natural Coconut

Posted on July 23, 2012 | Leave a comment

Skyy Infusions Natural Coconut Tasting Notes

35% alcohol / 70 proof

Aroma: Coconut. Not quite as “suntan lotion” aroma as some. No burn on nose.

Tasted Neat: Some sweetness. Usual alcohol warming. Light weight in mouth-feel. Coconut flavor has slight metallic back. Light coconut flavor rather than overly sweetened blaring coconut.

Review sample provided by representatives of Campari America

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Coconut Dream

Posted on August 4, 2011 | Leave a comment

Coconut Dream flavors out creamy and dreamy. An excellent summertime diversion from the usual White Russian.

Coconut Dream – created by Cheri Loughlin

1 measure Coconut Vodka

1 measure Coffee Liqueur

2 measures Half & Half

Combine liquids in cocktail shaker with ice. Shake to blend. Strain into rocks glass over fresh ice.

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Review: Van Gogh Coconut Vodka

Posted on July 11, 2011 | Leave a comment

Van Gogh Coconut Vodka Tasting Notes

35% Alcohol. 70 Proof.

Aroma: Light coconut. Vague sweetness. Heat this in summer sun and definite sun tan lotion factor rises to the nose.

Taste: Extreme sweetness. Burn when sampled neat. Toasted coconut. Butterscotch. Oatmeal. Hint of toffee mixed with cinnamon, but extremely faint. Much depth to this. Digging the toasted aspect. Reminds me of shredded toasted coconut and perfectly roasted marshmallows combined. Definitely no suntan lotion here!

Coconut vodka and rum are extremely popular for carefree cocktails and summer living. Ilina Ewen of Dirt & Noise recommended combining the following ingredients for a most delicious sip. Though Ilina and I didn’t discuss exact measurements and style of drink, I took a guess and the completed cocktail turned out rather lovely. The cocktail turns out quite sweet, but most certainly delicious. Give it a whirl on the rocks if you prefer.

Coconut Sunburst

1-1/2 measure Van Gogh Coconut Vodka

1/2 measure Banana Liqueur

1/4 measure O3 Premium Orange Liqueur

1-1/2 measure Pineapple Juice

Pineapple Wedge Garnish

Combine liquids in cocktail shaker with ice. Shake to blend and chill. Strain into chilled cocktail glass. Garnish with pineapple wedge.

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Joyous Sipping

Posted on April 26, 2011 | 1 Comment

Definitely not for the faint of heart, Joyous Almond speaks to the serious candy loving cocktail lover. Though there are more ingredients involved in this cocktail than I’d usually like to list, they can be found easily and be used for many future cocktails or desserts. Joyous Almond pairs well with birthdays, Girls Night Out, in place of indulgent desserts or any darn time you feel like splurging on a few extra moments lingering over a decadent cocktail.

Joyous Almond– created by Cheri Loughlin

1-1/4 ounce Vanilla Vodka

3/4 Coconut Vodka

1/4 Amaretto Liqueur

1/4 ounce Chocolate Liqueur

1/2 ounce Heavy Whipping Cream

1/2 ounce Coconut Cream

1/4 ounce Chocolate Syrup

1/4 ounce Coconut Cream

Chopped Almonds Garnish

Roll edge of chilled cocktail glass in chocolate liqueur. Dip in chopped almonds. Chill to set. Drizzle 1/4 ounce chocolate syrup and 1/4 ounce coconut cream in bottom of almond rimmed glass. Set aside. Combine vodkas, liqueurs, heavy cream and 1/2 ounce coconut cream in cocktail shaker with ice. Shake to blend and chill thoroughly. Strain into prepared glass.

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Cocktail Warmth

Posted on February 2, 2011 | Leave a comment

Wintertime or anytime seems a good time for the soul stirring warmth of spirited cocktails. Ideal cocktails to enjoy while tucking in during winter’s blast of blizzard conditions are those sipped fireside.

Fire & Ice

3/4 ounce Sambuca

3/4 ounce Triple Sec

3/4 ounce Brandy

Build in an Old Fashioned glass over fresh ice.

White Blizzard Martini

1-1/2 ounce Van Gogh Vodka

1/2 ounce Van Gogh Coconut Vodka

1/2 ounce White Crème de Cacao

1 ounce Godiva White Chocolate liqueur

2 teaspoons Coconut Flakes

Place liquids in cocktail shaker with ice. Shake to blend and chill. Strain into chilled cocktail glass rimmed with coconut flakes. Sprinkle remaining flakes on the top. *Rim glass with coconut flakes by lightly wetting rim with white chocolate liqueur. Press coconut flakes onto wet area of rim. Allow to dry. Chill glass.

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