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Bloody Mary with Shrimp

This bright, vitamin-packed cocktail is eye-opening whether or not it’s spiked with vodka.

By Eating Well

2 servings

Active Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 10 minutes

INGREDIENTS

  • 22 ounces reduced-sodium V8
  • 1 teaspoon horseradish
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 10 dashes Tabasco
  • Freshly ground pepper, to taste
  • 3 ounces vodka, optional
  • Ice cubes
  • 4 cooked shrimp

PREPARATION

  1. Shake V8, horseradish, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, Tabasco, pepper and vodka, if using, in a large glass jar with a tight-fitting lid. Fill two tall glasses with ice and divide the Bloody Mary between the glasses. Garnish each drink with 2 shrimp.

NUTRITION

Per serving: 78 calories; 0 g fat ( 0 g sat , 0 g mono ); 0 mg cholesterol; 17 g carbohydrates; 0 g added sugars; 2 g protein; 3 g fiber; 284 mg sodium; 681 mg potassium.

Nutrition Bonus: Vitamins C and A, potassium, folate.

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Pomegranate Champagne Punch

From EatingWell.com

For a nonalcoholic version, combine 2 1/2 cups seltzer and 2 cups pomegranate juice.

6 servings, 3/4 cup each

Active Time: 5 minutes

Total Time: 5 minutes

INGREDIENTS

  • 2 cups champagne
  • 1 cup pomegranate juice
  • 1 cup seltzer
  • 1/2 cup citrus vodka
  • Lemon twists, for garnish

PREPARATION

  1. Combine champagne, pomegranate juice, seltzer and vodka in a large bowl or pitcher. Serve over ice with a twist of lemon.

NUTRITION

Per serving: 128 calories; 0 g fat (0 g sat, 0 g mono); 0 mg cholesterol; 7 g carbohydrates; 0 g protein; 0 g fiber; 5 mg sodium; 72 mg potassium.

Nutrition Bonus: Antioxidants.

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Blueberry-Lime Margarita

BV4765Blueberry-Lime Margarita by Eat Well

Frozen limeade adds zing to this stellar blueberry margarita.

2 servings

Active Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 10 minutes

INGREDIENTS

  • 2 cups ice
  • 1 cup frozen blueberries
  • 1 cup blueberry nectar
  • 1/4 cup seltzer
  • 2 tablespoons frozen limeade
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 3 ounces tequila, optional
  • 1 lime wedge
  • Coarse salt

PREPARATION

  1. Combine ice, blueberries, blueberry nectar, seltzer, limeade, lime juice and tequila, if using, in a blender and blend until smooth. Rub rim of 2 glasses with lime wedge and dip in salt. Divide the margarita between the prepared glasses and serve.

NUTRITION

Per serving: 125 calories; 1 g fat (0 g sat, 0 g mono); 0 mg cholesterol; 29 g carbohydrates; 0 g protein; 2 g fiber; 14 mg sodium; 147 mg potassium.

Nutrition Bonus: Potassium, vitamin C, phytochemicals.

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Simple Blueberry Summer Cooler

bluelarge This refresher has 40 fewer calories than a screwdriver thanks to the calorie-free soda water.

Ingredients:
1 1/2 ounces blueberry-flavored vodka, like Stoli Bluberi
1/2 ounce fresh lemon juice
1/2 ounce fresh lime juice
1 ounce simple syrup
About 2 ounces soda water
Fresh mint sprig for garnish (optional)

Directions:
1. Place all ingredients except soda water into a cocktail shaker filled with ice.

2. Shake vigorously for about 10 seconds.

3. Pour with the ice into a tall glass leaving about an inch from the top of the glass.

4. Top off with soda water, and garnish with a sprig of mint if desired.

Nutrition:
Calories 156 (0% from fat); Fat 0g (sat 0g, mono 0g, poly 0g); Cholesterol 0mg; Protein 0g; Carbohydrate 15g; Sugars 14g; Fiber 0g; Iron 0mg; Sodium 1mg; Calcium 3mg
By Susan Hall

Recipe provided by Health.com

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Strawberry Kiss

strawlarge This pink delight has about 50 calories less and 1/3 the amount of sugar of a strawberry daiquiri.

Ingredients:
2 ounces rum
2 quartered strawberries
1/4 ounce orange liqueur, like Cointreau
1/2 ounce fresh lemon juice
1/2 oz fresh lime juice
1 tablespoons simple syrup
1 tablespoon water
Strawberry slice for garnish (optional)

Directions:
1. Combine ingredients in a cocktail shaker filled with ice.

2. Shake vigorously for about 10 seconds.

3. Strain into a martini glass, and garnish with a slice of a strawberry.

Nutrition:
Calories 197 (1% from fat); Fat 0g (sat 0g, mono 0g, poly 0g); Cholesterol 0mg; Protein 0g; Carbohydrate 14g; Sugars 11g; Fiber 1g; Iron 0mg; Sodium 2mg; Calcium 8mg

By Susan Hall

www.EatingHealth.com

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Melon Kiwi-Tini

Kiwi is the Kiefer Sutherland of fruits — diminutive yet powerful (what, you didn’t know that Jack Bauer is only 5’8″?). A Rutgers study labeled it one of the most nutrient-dense fruits. While a fraction of the size of an orange, a single kiwi has as much vitamin C and fiber and is among the few low-fat sources of vitamin E (10 percent of the RDA) — all for about 50 calories. Melngailis paired the kick-ass kiwi with the equally sweet honeydew melon, which gives this drink a thick, creamy texture. Bonus: She swears that sake staves off the next-day hangover.

1/2 ripe honeydew melon, flesh only
2 kiwis, peeled
1 oz lime juice
1 oz agave nectar (more to taste)
4 oz sake

Dice fruit. Puree all ingredients in blender on high speed until completely smooth. Add agave nectar as needed, toss in large handful of ice, and blend again until smooth. Divide between 2 large martini glasses and garnish with mint or thin slice of peeled kiwi. Makes 2 servings.

Recipe provided by Women’s Health Magazine

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Blackberry Sunset

Blackberries fare a lot better under the influence than the intern at the company picnic. A recent study found that adding ethanol — the type of alcohol found in vodka — to blackberries and strawberries boosts their antioxidant levels. This recipe gets an extra dose of vitamins from the juice of yuzu ($12,chefsresource.com), a citrus fruit popular in Korea and Japan that’s high in vitamin C and antioxidants.

1 medium handful of blackberries, muddled
2 oz yuzu juice
1 oz lime juice
1 oz lemon juice
1 oz agave nectar
3 oz vodka (or sake) Prosecco (or sparkling white wine) to taste

Divide muddled berries between 2 tall glasses. Fill glasses to rim with ice. Combine next 5 ingredients and pour over ice. Top with splash of Prosecco. Makes 2 servings.

Recipe provided by: Women’s Health Magazine

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White Wine Sangria Cocktail Recipe

1 green apple
1 pear
1 orange
1 c pineapple
1 plum
1 c watermelon
2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
2 Tbsp agave nectar ($7,blueagavenectar.com)
1 bottle sauvignon blanc (Melngailis recommends St. Clair biodynamic white wines; $16, primovino.net.)

Dice fruit. Add all ingredients to wine in pitcher or punch bowl. Fill wine glasses with ice and pour. Garnish with orange slices. Makes 6 servings.

Recipe provided by:  Women’s Health Magazine

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