Summer's just about here and things are hotting up, including you! Glowing summer skin, sun-bleached hair and of course the cutest summer outfits. In fact, things are getting that hot that even the coolest of summer honeys need, well, cooling down... and what better way to do so than with an ice cold cocktail? An ice cold healthy cocktail, perhaps?!
If any of you follow me on Instagram (@kirbyanne) I'm sure that you soon realised that I'm a little obsessed with cocktails. Take me on a cocktail date and I'm yours forever. I particularly enjoy the ones that are topped with sweets, fresh fruit or anything else that's edible- even better if they're frozen too!! Everyone has there own cocktail preference and if you say that you don't like them, well I'm sorry but you're lying. Either that or you need me to take you to the best cocktail spots because quite frankly, there's something out there for everyone.
Anyway, my cocktail obsession is ruining my usually healthy lifestyle. Some cocktails may taste refreshingly healthy but they're no better for you than gobbling down a packet of sweets. So I decided that enough is enough and went on the hunt for the healthiest cocktails around. Here's my pick of the bunch...
Size Zero @ Foundation Bar, Covent Garden
This low-calorie cocktail is less than 100 calories, so the more the merrier I say (literally)! Mixed with vodka, limes, cucumber, ginger and honey, there's absolutely no need to feel guilty and the venue just adds to the experience. Foundation bar is a winner and if you visit between 5 and 7.30pm on a week night you'll get this cocktail with 50% off!
Watermelon Mojito @ Jewel Piccadilly
At 115 calories (that's less than a slimline G&T!) and enough watermelon to count as one of your 5 a day, this cocktail is one of the healthiest out there. A fruity twist on the classic mojito!
Skinny Ginny @ Giraffe
Bombay sapphire gin with cucumber, apple and agave. For all you gin lovers out there!
Skinny Minnie Cocktails from Drake & Morgan
Drake and Morgan are looking after their health-concious customers by offering super skinny cocktails at each of their five London locations. Why not try the 150 calorie Skinny Pornstar Martini Cariel Vodka, passion fruit & a prosecco chaser YUM!!!!!! Or, if you're not feeling quite like a pornstar (sorry, I giggled at myself a little bit then) go for a 150 calorie Skinny Superfood Collins with Gin Mare, which contains fresh basil, raspberries, blackberries, agave & fresh lemon juice served long with soda.
Find them at...
The Refinery - 110 Southwark St, London, SE1 0TF // The Parlour - The Park Pavilion, 40 Canada Square Park, London, E14 5FW // The Anthologist - 58 Gresham Street, London, EC2V 7BB // The Folly - 41 Graceschurch St, London, EC3V 0BT // The Drift - Heron Tower, 110 Bishopsgate, London, EC2N 4AY // The Happenstance, 1A Ludgate Hill, London, EC4M 7AA
And for those of you who want to enjoy these health(ier) drinks from the comfort of your own garden, try giving one of these tasty recipes a go!
I been drinking, watermelon...
Grilled Watermelon Mint Julep from A Cozy Kitchen
(See recipe via link)
The Grapefruit Crush from Tide and Thyme
1 1/2 grapefruits, juiced
1.5 oz vodka
1 oz orange liqueur
splash of lemon-lime soda
ice
Pour all ingredients into cocktail mixer and shake. Strain into a cocktail glass filled with ice. Garnish with grapefruit peel or slice.
130 cal Spiked Strawberry & Lemon Cocktail from Health.com
(See recipe via link)
Top Tip!!
Not quite feeling the 'skinny' cocktail on the menu? Look for a tequila-based drink! Tequila not only dissolves fats and reduces levels of cholesterol, but it’s the only spirit proven to make you happier. A nice excuse to go for a drink if you ask me!
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