Almond milk is made from ground almonds and water. It is suitable for vegans and vegetarians since it does not contain any animal products. I like to use almond milk in low calorie cocktails because it is significantly lower in calories when using plain or unsweetened versions. Almond milk also adds a great nutty kick to the flavor of any drink.

Almond milk gives the low calorie Coco Wisp cocktail silky smooth texture with hint of nuttiness. It feels and tastes like a decadent Pina Colada. Simply marvelous! Just think, almond milk allows you to enjoy all this indulgence without all the calories. Low calorie cocktails never tasted so good!

Low Calorie Coco Wisp Cocktail Recipe

Coco Wisp – recipe by Cheri Loughlin, The Intoxicologist

1 ounce Coconut Rum or Coconut Vodka

1/2 ounce Pineapple Juice

2 ounces Unsweetened Almond Milk

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

Approximately 90.5 Calories

DIY Almond Milk

Almond milk can be found in the refrigerated section at your local grocery store. It is also sold in shelf stable containers for longer term storage if needed. Of course there is a do it yourself {DIY} Almond Milk recipe for those of you who love the taste of homemade. You will need raw almonds, water and a blender for basic almond milk. The best recipe I have found for almond milk is by far from Tess Masters.

Tess Masters, The Blender Girl, gives step by step directions of how to make Home Made Vegan Raw Almond Milk on her Healthy Blender Recipes website. You will find suggested uses for the left over almond meal, alternative almond milk flavors and more nut milk recipes to make at home.

To learn more about the powerful punch every almond packs within its nut skin visit www.almondboard.com.

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