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Low Calorie Peach Bikini Cocktail

Posted on May 7, 2013 | Leave a comment

The best low calorie cocktails are easy to make with simple ingredients. Peach Bikini Cocktail keeps Happy Hour low calorie, fun, flavorful and figure friendly. - recipe & photo by Mixologist Cheri Loughlin, Corporate Mixologist and Photographer.

Peach Bikini Cocktail keeps Happy Hour low calorie, fun, flavorful and figure friendly. – recipe & photo by Mixologist Cheri Loughlin, Corporate Mixologist and Photographer.

Raise your glass in toast; tis the season for low calorie bikini cocktails. There’s no need to put down the glass and skip Happy Hour. Pass on the extra Happy Hour calories instead.

Many simple drinks can easily be transformed into low calorie recipes. I’ll go against the grain for a second here and just say; we all don’t always use fresh squeezed juices 100% of the time. If we did the refrigerated juice aisle at the grocery store would be nonexistent. So would the bottled juice aisle. Both juice aisles contain numerous flavorful low calorie juice options to use in low calorie drink recipes. Low calorie, Light or Lite juices make low calorie living and cocktailing easier than ever.

But don’t skip fresh juices completely. Fresh fruit and fresh fruit juices are best for juicier flavor and fresh from the garden taste. Flavors are more vivid, lighter and breezier when fresh. Many fruits, such as berries and cherries, are low in calories naturally. They are excellent for muddling in flavored Mojitos or Margaritas.

The Bikini Cocktail Breakdown

Peach Bikini Cocktail variation on the higher calorie Fuzzy Navel summer favorite – recipe and photo by Mixologist Cheri Loughlin, The Intoxicologist

The Peach Bikini Cocktail is a variation on the traditional Fuzzy Navel drink recipe. Let’s break down both cocktails to see the difference in calories.

The Peach Bikini Cocktail uses 3 ounces Tropicana Trop50 orange juice and 1 ounce Peach Schnapps. Tropicana Trop50 is 6 calories per ounce [Counting Calories Chart]. Peach Schnapps is 72 calories per ounce. Peach Bikini Cocktail contains 90 calories.

A traditional Fuzzy Navel drink recipe calls for 1-1/2 ounce Peach Schnapps at 72 calories per ounce (108 calories) and approximately 3-1/2 ounces fresh orange juice at 14 calories per ounce (49 calories). Fuzzy Navel contains 157 calories.

Both cocktails contain great flavor, but the Peach Bikini Cocktail tastes great while keeping the calories to a minimum. There is plenty of lightly sweet peach flavor just like the original Fuzzy Navel recipe contains. This bikini cocktail keeps Happy Hour low calorie for 67 calories less than the original version!

Peach Bikini Cocktail – created by Cheri Loughlin, The Intoxicologist

1 ounce Peach Schnapps

3 ounces Trop50 Orange Juice

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

Approximately 90 Calories

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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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Tagged Coconut Rum, Coconut Vodka, Cranberry Juice, Low Calorie Cocktail, Lower Calorie, Peach Schnapps, Tropical Beach

Review: EPIC Peach Vodka

Posted on March 25, 2013 | Comments Off

Epic Peach Vodka 047 photo copyright Cheri Loughlin

70 Proof / 35% alcohol

Suggested Retail Price: $12.99 / 750ml

Availability: Epic began shipping to approximately 30 US states in February with the goal to become nationwide as the year progresses.

EPIC Vodka is available is Classic and will be available in Whipped Cream, Kiwi Strawberry, Cherry, Cake and Coconut flavors at 70 proof / 35% alcohol. More flavors projected at a later date.

EPIC Peach Vodka Tasting Notes

Color: Clear Epic Classic - Peach Vodka 045 photo copyright Cheri Loughlin

Aroma: Peach for sure. Sweet succulent peach. Not sugary peach, but juicy peach. No burn.

Tasted Neat: Sweet! Not as sweet as liqueurs, but was definitely surprised at the sweetness in this 35% alcohol flavored vodka. Some flavored vodkas of this same alcohol content are not nearly as sweet. Peach flavor is very good. Ripe peach. Some burn. Slight artificial flavor in the aftertaste, but nice juice peach in the initial taste.

Mouth Feel: Medium. Bit thinner than the EPIC Classic, but still rolls over the tongue rather nicely.

Epic Peach - Stoli Peachik Comparison 056 photo copyright Cheri Loughlin

Comparable Spirit: Compared this to Stoli Peachik which contains peach flavor and is the same 35% alcohol content. EPIC Peach is much sweeter with more peach flavor and less burn.

Possible Uses, Pairings and / or Cocktails: I see fresh spring cocktails in my future. Variations on Fuzzy Navels for sure. Simple Peach Vodka and Sprite (Zero if watching the girlish figure) or Soda would be a breeze.

EPIC Vodka has a few recommendations as well…

EPIC Cosmo

1-1/2 ounce EPIC Peach

3 ounces Cranberry Juice

Splash Peach Schnapps

1 teaspoon Lime Juice

Combine liquids in cocktail shaker with ice. Shake to blend and chill. Strain into chilled martini glass. Though they didn’t call for it, I think a fresh or even frozen peach slice would make a wonderful garnish!

EPIC Georgian

2 ounces EPIC Peach Vodka Mango Peach Margarita 3 photo copyright Cheri Loughlin

1/2 ounce Lime Juice

1/2 ounce Orange Juice

1/2 ounce Elderflower Liqueur

Combine liquids in cocktail shaker with ice. Shake to blend and chill. Strain into chilled martini glass. Oh, my! I can totally see this one blended into a frozen poolside sipper, can’t you?! Throw in some frozen peaches and whirl away!

Review sample courtesy representatives of representatives of EPIC Vodka & Sazerac – @EPICVodka on Twitter – EPICVodka on Facebook

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Tagged Cosmo, Cranberry Juice, Elderflower Liqueur, EPIC Cosmo, EPIC Peach Vodka, EPIC Vodka, Fresh Lime, Orange Juice, Peach Schnapps, Peach Vodka, St-Germain, Stoli Peachik

Woo Woo Shooter

Posted on January 18, 2013 | Comments Off

Fun, fruity, miniature variation of the classic Woo Woo long drink.

Woo Woo Shooter – adapted by Cheri Loughlin

3/4 measure Cranberry Juice

1/4 measure Peach Schnapps

1/2 measure Citrus Vodka

Combine liquids in cocktail shaker with ice. Shake to blend & chill. Strain into shooter glass.

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Tagged Citrus Vodka, Cranberry Juice, Peach Schnapps, Shot-tails, Woo Woo, Woo Woo Shooter

Pirate’s Punch

Posted on December 10, 2012 | Comments Off

Punch style cocktails are an excellent way to spread spirited cheer during holiday parties or happy hour cocktails with friends. Make Pirate’s Punch as a single drink for one or multiply the ingredient measurements by the number of drinks desired for pitcher or punch bowl serve.

Pirate’s Punch – created by Cheri Loughlin

1-1/2 ounce Spiced Rum

1/2 ounce Peach Schnapps

3/4 ounce Lemon Juice

1 ounce Pineapple Juice

1/2 ounce Orange Juice

1-1/2 ounce Club Soda

Orange Slice Garnish

Place rum, schnapps and juices in goblet over fresh ice. Stir. Add club soda to top. Stir. Garnish with orange slice. To serve as punch: Combine all liquids in pitcher. Serve in punch glasses over ice. Top with club soda.

I used Black Beard Spiced Rum while creating this cocktail.

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Tagged Black Beard Spiced Rum, Club Soda, Fresh Lemon, Orange Juice, Peach Schnapps, Pineapple Juice, Pirate's Punch, Punch, Spiced Rum

Wench’s Sister

Posted on October 25, 2012 | Leave a comment

Voluptuous, fiery spirited damsels step right up. Wench’s Sister offers options to shoot, share or sip languorously. But beware… too much of a good thing might bring swashbucklers and pirates lurking at your bar stool.

Wench’s Sister – created by Cheri Loughlin

1/2 ounce Silver Rum

1/2 ounce Peach Schnapps

1/4 ounce Amaretto

1/2 ounce Cranberry Juice

1/2 ounce Orange Juice

1/4 ounce Lemon Juice

Combine liquids in cocktail shaker with ice. Strain into shooter glass or divide between two shot glasses. Can also be served on the rocks for longer stays at the tavern.

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Tagged Amaretto, Cranberry Juice, Lemon Juice, Orange Juice, Peach Schnapps, Rum, Shot-tails, Wench's Sister

Blood Stain

Posted on October 18, 2012 | Leave a comment

Halloween just wouldn’t be the same without a little friendly drizzle of “blood.” The Blood Stain shot shies away from blood and gore, softening the blow with hits of tartly sweet peach.

Blood Stain – created by Cheri Loughlin

3/4 ounce Peach Schnapps

1/2 ounce Sweetened Lime Juice

1/4 ounce Grenadine

Combine schnapps and sweetened lime juice in cocktail shaker with ice. Shake to chill. Strain into shot glass. Drizzle grenadine over top for dripping blood effect.

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Tagged Blood Stain, Grenadine, Peach Schnapps, Shot-tails, Sweetened Lime Juice

Mariachi Mischief

Posted on October 16, 2012 | Leave a comment

“If life gives you limes, make Margaritas.” – Jimmy Buffet

Mariachi Mischief – created by Cheri Loughlin

1-1/2 measure Camarena Reposado Tequila

1/2 measure Peach Schnapps

1/2 measure Crème de Cassis

1/2 measure Lime Juice

Lime Wedge Garnish

Sea Salt Rim – optional

Wet rim of large rocks glass with lime wedge. Dip into sea salt. Set aside. Combine liquids in cocktail shaker with ice. Shake to blend. Strain into prepared rocks glass over fresh ice. Garnish with lime wedge.

Cocktail Recipe commissioned by Camarena Tequila Representatives

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Tagged Camarena Tequila, Corporate Mixology, Creme de Cassis, Fresh Lime, Mariachi Mischief, Peach Schnapps, Tequila

Bellini-Tini

Posted on July 20, 2012 | Leave a comment

The classic Bellini cocktail is most closely associated with Sunday Brunch, but Happy Hour deserves its full share of weekend flavor. Bellini-Tini offers a taste of weekend relaxation in a full service cocktail glass.

Bellini-Tini

2 ounces Vodka

1/4 to 1/2 ounce Peach Schnapps

1/4 ounce Raspberry Liqueur

1/2 ounce White Peach Puree

Peach Slice Garnish

Combine liquids in cocktail shaker with ice. Shake to blend and chill. Strain into chilled cocktail glass. Float raspberry liqueur on top. Garnish with peach slice.

Recipe provided by representatives of Finlandia Vodka.