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7 Low-Calorie Cocktails (You Need to Try) I’m not one to pass up a cocktail, but I also don’t want to consume a ton of sugar or unnecessary calories.

7 Low-Calorie Cocktails (You Need to Try)

I realize that no cocktail is healthy for you, but if you’re going to have a drink or two, you can choose lower calorie options that are still delicious and sometimes even nutritious. Here are some of my favorite low-cal cocktails! Skinny Piña Colada You’ve seen this one before! The Skinny Piña Colada has nowhere near the fat and calories of a regular Piña Colada because I use coconut water instead of coconut cream and add just a splash of pineapple juice to make it.

Holiday Mimosa Recipe. Delicious Dessert Wines to Sip This Thanksgiving. Many of us would confess to possessing a sweet tooth (or two), but when we mix the words "sweet" and "wine," things can get nasty pretty quickly.

Delicious Dessert Wines to Sip This Thanksgiving

But there's no reason to be afraid: there's a whole world of wines out there that can be delicious with dessert, without bearing any resemblance to the wine coolers and white Zinfandels of our nightmares. Thanksgiving is the perfect time to start exploring. When pairing dessert wine with food there is one main thing to keep in mind: the wine should be at least as sweet—if not sweeter—than whatever you're eating. A wine with less perceptible sweetness will seem bitter next to a food with more sugar. (That classic Champagne and wedding cake pairing? Here are a few tips for pairing classic Thanksgiving pie with dessert wine. How To Stay Healthy When Going Out To Drink [Infographic] 21 Jello Shot Recipes for College Students. Jello Shots have been a staple of college partying for years now, so we felt like it was finally time to move past the original recipe.

21 Jello Shot Recipes for College Students

Check out these 21 jello shot recipe variations – you’re sure to find one to your liking. What You Need: Jello Shot Cups With Lids(Essential!) A LOT of Jello. Each 3 oz jello box will make approximately 20 shots. Bringing You The Best of the World - Theslingshot.com. Greatist.comHealth and Fitness Articles. Alcoholic drinks can be a sneaky source of calories, sugar, and even salt—but not when you play bartender.

Greatist.comHealth and Fitness Articles

Try to get a few healthier alternatives under that (suddenly much looser) belt to impress friends and family and order with confidence when out at the bar. Here are the eight key guidelines that make our drinks healthier options: Use only fresh-squeezed or 100 percent fruit juice to reduce added sugars. Day Spa Apple Cinnamon Water- 0 calories « Lose Weight by Eating! Did you know both apples and cinnamon raise your metabolism?

Day Spa Apple Cinnamon Water- 0 calories « Lose Weight by Eating!

This is the ORIGINAL Day Spa Apple Cinnamon Water Recipe which I first published in April of 2012! It has now become an internet sensation and millions of people have tried and loved it. Try this now famous drink and any day can feel like fall. Fuji and Honey Crisp apples work best as they are the sweetest. New Orleans Bloody Marys. Grilling Recipes: Sangria, Summer Punch, and Cooler Recipes - Martha Stewart. 13 Legit Ways to Stop a Hangover. Indian Summer Raspberry Peach Sangria. What better drink to celebrate summertime than sangria?

Indian Summer Raspberry Peach Sangria

This Indian Summer Rasberry Peach Sangria is the perfect entertaining cocktail for BBQs, patio parties, or to sip in the afternoon (or with dinner!) . And, best of all, this recipe is perfect throughout the sunny season, even when it begins to leech into the fall. Bahama Mama. The very first time we ever had this was when we visited the Bahamas. Enjoying the beautiful sun filled soft sandy beaches, the aquamarine ocean, and the gentle greetings of warm friendly natives we had to try out this delicious tropical drink which bears the name of the Island. While I sipped mine slowly, allured by the mesmerizing sunsets, the Palm trees and the uncivilized pace known as “Island Time”, my hubby was on his way for his second one.

On this visit to the Tiki bar on the beach he managed to get the recipe from the friendly bar-tender. We still hear the jazz band playing on the beach (yeah in our dreams!!) Southern Charm. Chillable reds: the reds of summer are soft, smooth, juicy ones that you'll want to gulp rather than sip. Even reds that can take a chill. Pro wrestlers no longer with us Former professional wrestler The Ultimate Warrior died Tuesday night at the age of 54, becoming the third pro wrestler to pass away this year.

Chillable reds: the reds of summer are soft, smooth, juicy ones that you'll want to gulp rather than sip. Even reds that can take a chill.

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Vampires, nudists, snakes: Nobody does wacky like Florida Last week, news broke that a congressional candidate in Gainesville had a secret pastime: impersonating vampires.