Avoid The Christmas Pounds With These 4 Low Calorie Cocktails

By Tom Parker

The chances are that you will be drinking alcohol this Christmas. However, if you are a cocktail lover you need to beware. Traditional cocktails can contain more than 600 calories a glass which means that just 2 glasses can take you over the 1,000 calorie mark. Fortunately, if you get a little creative you can still make a tasty drink that is low in calories. In this article I will help you do just that by listing 4 low calorie cocktails which are all under 200 calories.

1) BLUEBERRY-LIME MARGARITA:

To make the blueberry-lime margarita you will need; 100 millilitres (ml) of blueberry juice, a pinch of salt, 50 grams (g) of crushed ice, 100g of frozen blueberries, 30ml of limeade (you can get this in most supermarkets), 10ml of lime juice, 1 lime wedge, 30ml of sparkling water and 40ml of tequila.

To begin making it place the frozen blueberries, ice, blueberry juice, limeade, lime juice, sparkling water and tequila into a blender and blend until all the ingredients are smooth. Next take a cocktail glass, rub its rim with the lime wedge and dip it in the salt. Finally, pour the blended cocktail into the glass and enjoy.

Calories = 125 per glass.

2) LOW CALORIE MAI TAI:

To make this low calorie cocktail you will need; 3 chunks of pineapple, 30ml of almond syrup, 30ml of dark rum, 30ml of lemon juice, 30ml of light rum and 30ml of orange juice.

To begin making it put the almond syrup, lemon juice, light rum and pineapple chunks into a cocktail shaker and shake them well. Next place some ice into a glass and then strain the shaken cocktail over the ice. Finally, pour the dark rum in the top of the glass and enjoy.

Calories = 185 per glass (vs 600+ in a glass of traditional Mai Tai).

3) PEACHES & RUM:

To make peaches & rum you will need; 1 sliced peach, 30g of crushed ice, 5ml of lime juice, 30ml of triple sec,60ml of rum and 90ml of sparkling water.

To begin making it put the rum, triple sec and sliced peach into a blender. Next put some ice into a glass and pour the cocktail mixture on top. To finish, add the sparkling water to the top of the glass and enjoy.

Calories = 100 per glass.

4) WHITE SANGRIA:

To make this low calorie cocktail you will need; 60ml of brandy, 375g of chopped cantaloupe melon chunks, 40ml of Cointreau, 12 ice cubes, 190ml of sparkling water, 83ml of sugar and 750ml of white wine.

To begin making it put the cantaloupe melon and sugar in a large pitcher, stir for 30 seconds and then let it stand for 30 minutes. Next get 6 glasses and place 2 ice cubes in each glass. After this place the brandy, Cointreau, sparkling water and white wine into the pitcher and stir for 30 seconds. Finally, pour the cocktail mixture into each glass, spoon in some cantaloupe melon and enjoy.

Calories = 198 per glass.

SUMMARY:

If you want to avoid gaining weight over the festive period these low calorie cocktails are a very good choice. Try them all, see which cocktail you like best and then adopt it as your Christmas drink. This will allow you to cut some serious calories over the festive period whilst also letting you relax and have fun.

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About The Author
Tom Parker owns Free Fitness Tips - an excellent source of diet tips and exercise tips. You can get more Christmas cocktails and a list of low carb beers by visiting his website.