![]() From the classic lime and mint combination, that is my favorite, I’ve tried making berry mojitos, watermelon mojito, nectarine and strawberry, blueberry mint or blood orange and raspberry. If you have been following me for a while, you may know that I’m a huge mojito fan. Ready in 2 minutes, if you have the simple syrup ready to use. It is festive and perfect for parties and celebrations. It’s gonna be a good one & I can’t wait to share!Įnjoy your weekend and don’t forget that today is about remembering our nation’s fallen heroes.Kiwi Mojito Recipe – a refreshing summer cocktail made with simple syrup, white rum, sparkling water, mint leaves, lime juice and fresh ripe kiwi fruit. It’s also just a pretty drink.Īfter we sipped our cocktails and mocktails, we started planning some summer adventures…. “Muddle” the mint with a long utensil, crushing the lime and mint leaves.Ģ.) Put a handful of ice cubes over the mint mixture.ģ.) Pour in 2 ounces of the SG Mojito then pour in 6 ounces of lime-flavored sparkling water.Ĥ.) Stir with a straw, add a lime wedge to the rim, and enjoy!Įasy, right?! This drink is so refreshing because it’s not too sweet but the mint and the lime are very flavorful. This recipe eliminates sugar, and substitutes Bethany Frankel’s line of Skinny Girl bottles for straight rum to reduce the calorie and sugar content.ġ.) Put 5-6 mint leaves, 1 lime wedge and the juice of 1 lime wedge in the bottom of your glass. Pretty straws if you’re feeling festive.Sparkling lime water (I used Perrier but several other sparkling water brands now have lime flavors).Bottle of Skinny Girl Mojito (32 calories per 1.5 fl.Still wonderfully refreshing and feel free to do the same if you are looking for a non-alcoholic party drink! To be perfectly honest with you, I eliminated the rum from my jar…which leaves a sparkling lime and mint water. (Remember the Thanksgiving Fire Jolly Rancher?) Memorial Day is no exception, and I tried my hand at an easy Skinny Girl Mojito concoction: Since turning 21, I have become the bartender on holidays. When I am splurging…I love me a good mojito :) Personally, I like to save cocktails for the special occasion or social event because they are often “empty calories” and can have negative effects on my fitness goals. However I believe a healthy lifestyle includes moderate indulgences like ice cream, sushi, and the occasional cosmo. The phrase “Skinny” cocktails is like saying a “short” marathon… It is a bit of an oxymoron because alcoholic beverages don’t offer much in the way of nutritional value. There was a cardio carnival at the gym and a couple rounds of Alexa Jean Fitness Sore to the Core workouts.īut I mainly soaked up the extra hours spent cozily inside, with a new book and some coffee. We squeezed in a couple of HIIT circuits, fueled mainly by guilt from our late-night frozen yogurt excursion. We spent nearly four hours on a nine mile walk/hike, just taking our time to explore and leisurely enjoy the quiet Sunday morning. ![]() In a fun way, I promise ) We’ve taken advantage of extra time to make colorful and elaborate breakfasts, lunches & dinners. How are you spending your holiday weekend?! It seems like we have been eating, working out, eating, working out, eating and working out. My point: this three-day weekend is much-appreciated. It included three days with 4:30am wake up calls for morning workouts, evenings at the gym and a Friday night full of chores. Last week I worked my first full 40-hour week. (If you’re looking for something patriotic, I will direct you to the Skinny Berry Pies or the Red, White & Blue Kabobs!)
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