Our at-home Happy Hours have become a moment (or an hour or two) of joy for many of us over the past two months. We schedule zooms for them, make fancy cocktails, and kick back.
Sometimes traditional cocktails can feel quite heavy and sugary though, so we've put together 7 cocktails that are all under 90 calories, made with 100% real ingredients, and most importantly, are super delicious. No "too sweet" drinks or blah vodka sodas here!
Bonus, they are all fool-proof. You really can't go wrong. Happy At-Home-Happy-Houring!
1. Margari-tea
A perfectly balanced and tart Margarita, made with English Breakfast, Lemon and Lime.
- 2oz Citrus Sweet Tea (English Breakfast Tea, Lemon, Lime)
- 1oz Tequila
- Squeeze of Fresh Lime Juice
- Garnish with Lime Wedge
Pour all ingredients into a glass over ice. Swirl to mix (our use a shaker). Garnish with Lime Wedge.
2. Green Tea Fizz
This has got some heat! A spicy vodka cocktail with some bubbles.
- 1oz Wicked Margarita (Green Tea, Lime, Habanero)
- 1oz Vodka
- 2oz Sparkling Water
- Garnish with Lemon Wedge
Pour Wicked Margarita and Vodka into a glass over ice. Swirl to mix (our use a shaker). Top with Soda Water. Garnish with Lemon Wedge.
3. Strawberry Palmer
A berry-delicious twist on the classic Palmer. A little sweet, a little tart, and perfect for summer sipping.
- 1oz Strawberry Manhattan (Darjeeling, Hibiscus, Strawberry)
- 1oz Vodka
- Top with Soda Water
- Garnish with a Lemon Wedge
Pour Strawberry Manhattan and Gin into a glass over ice. Swirl to mix (our use a shaker). Top with Soda Water. Garnish with lemon wedge.
4. White Tea, Watermelon Spritz
Light and fresh. A perfect porch sipper!
- 2oz Watermelon Margarita (White Tea, Watermelon, Raspberry)
- 2oz Champagne
- 2oz Sparkling Water
- Squeeze of fresh lemon
It's best if you chill all the ingredients before making a cocktail, but you can pour over ice as well. Add Watermelon Margarita and Champagne/Prosecco into your glass. Swirl to mix. Top with Soda water and a Squeeze of fresh lemon.
5. Coconut Chai Spritz
Imagine if a Piña Colada and Champagne had a (less sweet) baby!
- 2oz Chai Piña Colada (Chai Tea, Coconut, Pineapple)
- 2oz Champagne
- Optional: Top with Soda Water
Chill the Chai Piña Colada and Champagne. Pour into a glass and swirl. Serve over ice, and top with Soda Water.
6. Citrus Sweet Tea
A tart spin on an Arnold Palmer + we added some bubbles. Dangerously delicious!
- 2oz Citrus Sweet Tea
- 1oz Vodka
- Top with Soda Water
- Squeeze of Fresh Lemon
- Optional: Muddle in Fresh Mint
Pour Citrus Sweet Tea and Vodka into a glass over ice. Swirl to mix (our use a shaker). Top with Soda Water and a Squeeze of Fresh Lemon. If you choose to add Mint, muddle in the bottom of the glass (gently) before you add the Citrus Sweet Tea and Vodka.
7. Wicked Margarita
Everyone's favorite Spicy Margarita. Need we say more?
- 1.5oz Wicked Margarita (Green Tea, Lime, Habanero)
- 1oz Tequila
- Squeeze of Lime Juice
- Optional: Top with Soda Water
Pour Wicked Margarita and Tequila into a glass over ice. Add Squeeze of Fresh Lime. Swirl to mix (our use a shaker). Top with Soda Water if you want. Garnish with a Lime Wedge or a Lime Twist.
Enjoy! Drink Wisely.