Wine Down Wednesday

When it comes to choosing a healthy cocktail- wine is typically a good bet.  However, in light of the Holidays, I wanted to share with you some of my favorite festive low calorie cocktails- all under 200 calories!

Skinny Peppermint Mojito

INGREDIENTS

• 1/4 teaspoon Peppermint Extract
• 1/2 cup packed mint, plus 4 sprigs for garnish
• 1/4 cupsugar
• 2 teaspoonsgrated lime zest
• 16 oz lime sparkling water
• 6 oz white rum
• Ice cubes

PREPARATION

1. In a pitcher, place lime wedges, mint leaves, sugar and zest. Mash mint, sugar and zest into limes with a muddler or wooden spoon to release juice and blend flavors. Stir in sparkling water and rum. Divide evenly among 4 glasses filled with ice. Garnish with a small candy cane.

Nutritional Information

Serving Size: 8 oz.
151 calories per serving, 0 g fat, 14 g carbs, 0 g fiber, 0 g protein

ChristmasTree Martini

Ingredients:

1 oz. Midori melon liquor
1.5 oz. lemon flavored vodka
1 oz. lemon juice

Instructions:

Shake ingredients and pour into a glass.
Garnish with a cherry.

Nutritional Information:

Calories: 198 Fat: 0 g Protein: 0 g Carbohydrates: 15 g

Slimmed Down Eggnog

Ingredients

• 3 1/2 cups 1% low-fat milk
• 1/2 cup fat-free sweetened condensed milk
• 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
• 1/4 teaspoon grated whole nutmeg
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
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• 2 large egg yolks
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• 1/4 cup bourbon
• 2 tablespoons brandy
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Preparation

1. 1. Combine first 5 ingredients in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly with a whisk. Place egg yolks in a medium bowl. Gradually whisk one-third of hot milk mixture into egg yolks. Add yolk mixture to remaining hot milk mixture, stirring with a whisk. Cook over medium heat 1 minute or until slightly thickened. Pour into a pitcher; stir in bourbon, brandy, and vanilla.
2. 2. Cover surface of eggnog with wax paper; refrigerate at least 4 hours or overnight. Garnish with additional nutmeg, if desired.

Nutritional Information

Serving size: 1/2 cup

Calories: 147        Fat: 2.3g        Protein: 5.8g       Carbohydrate: 18.1g

Pomegranate Champagne Cocktail

Ingredients:

1 oz. PAMA Pomegranate Liqueur
3 oz. Champagne

Nutritional Information

Calories: 169        Fat: 0 g          Protein:    0 g             Carbohydrate: 3 g

Skinny White Russian

• 1.5 oz. Vodka
• 1 oz. Kahlua
• 2 oz. Almond Milk

Nutritional Information

Calories: 196                  Fat: .5 g                  
 Protein: 0 g          Carbohydrate: 15 g