Mid-week Cocktail Cool Down

Let's celebrate summer with this refreshing cocktail!  Nothing says summer like an Apricot Bellini. 

Photo and recipe - www.weightwatchers.com

Ingredients
3/4 cups of chilled apricot or passion fruit nectar
3 cups of Champagne or sparkling wine or Prosecco (chilled)
1/4 cup raspberries (fresh or frozen)
6 pieces of mint leaves

Directions
 Pour 2 tablespoons of nectar into a Champagne flute and top each glass with 1/2 cup of Champagne or sparkling wine or Prosecco.  Garnish each with a few raspberries and a mint sprig into each glass.  Serve immediately.

Mid-week Cocktail Cool Down

For my health conscious host and hostesses out there, this cocktail is just for you.  Although this cocktail is low is calories, you can rest assured that its NOT low on taste.  Make a batch of this yummy drink for your next soiree and your guests will love you for it!

Photo and recipe - www.weightwatchers.com

Fruity Sangria

Ingredients
3 cups low-calorie cranberry juice cocktail - make sure it's cold
2 cups fresh strawberries, chopped (if you can't get fresh, frozen will work too)
2 medium apples, chopped
1 cup dry red wine
1/8 tsp ground cinnamon or to taste

Directions
Place all of the ingredients in a large pitcher, stir together and allow to stand for approximately 30 minutes.  Pour into glasses filled with ice and enjoy!  This recipe yields about 3/4 cup per serving.

Event Diva's Drink of the Week - Sparkling Margarita

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Nothing says summertime like a delicious margarita!  I found this amazing margarita recipe on the BHG website the other day and I would have to say that this one is a keeper and will be in heavy rotation this summer. 

To make this yummy cocktail you will need:

1 cup blanco (white) tequila
1/3 cup agave nectar
2/3 cups lime juice (fresh lime juice is the best however if you have no desire to squeeze limes then lime juice from concentrate will work too)
1 1/2 cups sparkling wine or Champagne

Lime peel strips for garnish

Directions

Combine half of the tequila, lime juice and agave nectar in a cocktail shaker with plenty of ice. Shake for 5 seconds and strain the mixture into three glasses. Repeat with remaining tequila, juice, and agave nectar. Top each serving with sparkling wine or Champagne. Add a lime peel strip. Add additional lime juice to taste.

This recipe yields 6 servings.

Cheers!

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