Fun Drink Friday - Boston Cooler

BOSTON RULES!! 

ahem, sorry just had to scream that 

I saw this and thought, what the perfect Spring sipper.

Light and refreshing.

From our friends over at: The Midnight Mixologist

Enjoy responsibly!

C~

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Fun Drink Friday - Grape Sparkler

Photo CREDIT: KEN BURRIS

Grape Sparkler

From EatingWell.com

Strained, pureed red grapes are the base for this sweet and tangy grape cocktail. If you have very sweet grapes, you might not need the full amount of honey. Taste as you go. For a special treat, freeze extra whole grapes ahead of time and float them in the drink along with the ice cubes.

Ingredients

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• 4 cup(s) seedless red grapes, plus more for garnish
• 2 tablespoon(s) lemon juice
• 2 tablespoon(s) honey
• 2 cup(s) seltzer
• 6 ounce(s) (3/4 cup) vodka

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Directions

1. Puree grapes in a blender. Pour the puree through a fine-mesh strainer set over a medium bowl or large measuring cup. Press on the solids to extract all the juice. Add lemon and honey to the juice; stir until the honey is dissolved. Add seltzer and vodka. Divide among 4 ice-filled glasses. Garnish with whole grapes.

Carb Servings: 2 1/2. fruit Carbohydrate Servings: 2 1/2. Nutrition Bonus: Vitamin C (35% daily value).

Yields: 4 servings

Total Time: 15 min

Prep Time: 15 min

Nutritional Information

(per serving)

Calories	236
Total Fat	--
Saturated Fat	--
Cholesterol	--
Sodium	4mg
Total Carbohydrate	37g
Dietary Fiber	1g
Sugars	--
Protein	1g
Calcium	--

Fun Drink Friday - Watermelon Coolers (kid friendly)

Photo: Charles Schiller; Styling: Stephana Bottom

Watermelon Coolers

Pair the sweetness of frozen watermelon cubes with the spicy bite of ginger ale and the tart flavor of limeade for this refreshing, icy sipper.

Yield: Serves 8

Ingredients

• 8 cups seeded 1/2-inch watermelon cubes
• 2 cups chilled ginger ale
• 1/4 cup water
• 6 ounces frozen limeade concentrate

Preparation

1. Arrange watermelon cubes on a baking sheet. Freeze 30 minutes, or until solidly frozen. Working in batches, blend frozen watermelon, chilled ginger ale, 1/4 cup water and frozen limeade concentrate in a blender until smooth. Serve in chilled glasses.

I thought, why not an alcoholic free drink that the kiddos could enjoy as well. 

And found this yummy concoction over at:

My recipes . com

I love watermelon and think I'll be giving this cooler a try!!

Here's some nutritional info as well...

1. Nutritional Information

   Amount per serving

   • Calories: 133
   • Fat: 0.0g
   • Saturated fat: 0.0g
   • Protein: 1g
   • Carbohydrate: 34g
   • Fiber: 1g
   • Cholesterol: 0.0mg
   • Sodium: 12mg

Fun Drink Friday -- Smirnoff's Light Tropical Martini

Light Tropical Martini

Does this look yummy or what!!

I think it's a need to try. :-)

MIXED WITH SMIRNOFF SORBET LIGHT™ MANGO PASSION FRUIT

WHAT'S INSIDE:

1.5 oz SMIRNOFF SORBET LIGHT™ MANGO PASSION FRUIT

1.5 oz coconut water

1 oz pineapple juice

Glasswear: martini

Garnish: pineapple wedge or lime wheel with a cherry

HOW TO MIX IT:

Combine all ingredients in a mixing glass, add ice, shake, strain into a chilled martini glass and garnish.


Calories – 103; Carbohydrates – 7.4g; Protein – 0g; Fat – 0g Per 5 oz serving

SMIRNOFF Sorbet Mango Passion Fruit. Made With Smirnoff Vodka Infused With Natural Flavors. 30% Alc/Vol.

Per 1.5oz serving: Calories 78, Carbohydrates 1.3g, Fat 0g, Protein 0g* 25% Fewer calories than the leading dessert inspired vodka

Read more at: Smirnoff

Fun Drink Friday -- White Wine Spritzer

 White Wine Spritzer

I found this little lovely on Food Network. Thought it'd be a nifty little drink for Spring.

Ingredients
3/4 glass super-chilled white wine (very, very cold!)
1/4 glass super-chilled club soda (again: very, very cold!)
Slice of lime
Directions
Fill a wine glass halfway with the super-chilled wine - the glass should frost - that's when you know your wine's cool enough.

Splash in the club soda until the glass is three-quarters full. (Note: You can also use ginger ale or lemon lime soda!)

Then take a slice of lime and put it on the rim of the glass.

Total Time:
5 min
Prep:
5 min
Yield:1 serving
Level:Easy

Recipe courtesy of Ree Drummond
2012 Ree Drummond, All Rights Reserved
SHOW:
The Pioneer Woman
EPISODE:
Ten Things I Love

Read more at: Food Network