03/16

Skinny St. Patrick’s Day Sangria

I’ve been very open about the fact that I love a good glass of wine—rosé to be specific. Even when I’m dieting, I’ll always treat myself to a glass. Those are the key words: a glass—not three. It’s all about moderation, not overindulgence.

As far as holidays go, St. Patrick’s Day is one of the booz-iest. Since most people will be celebrating the holiday with a couple drinks tonight, it’s important to party smart. In other words, if you do enjoy a cocktail, there are low-calorie options that won’t completely derail you.

If you’re about to stock up for tonight, here’s a low-calorie and festive cocktail recipe to get you started:

Green Sangria

via Shape Mag

Ingredients:

(For 6 Servings)

• 1 bottle of Pinot Grigio
• ½ of a fresh green apple (cored & sliced)
• ½ lime (sliced)
• ¼ English cucumber (sliced)
• 10 mint leaves
• ½ kiwi fruit (peeled and sliced)
• 1 bottle of club soda

Directions:

1. Combine all ingredients except club soda in a pitcher and refrigerate for approximately 2 hours.
2. For individual servings, spoon some of the fruit into a wine glass before pouring and then top off with a splash of club soda, diet lemon-lime soda or diet ginger ale to taste.

For more low-calorie recipes for tonight, check out these links:

Popsugar | Healthiest Cocktails To Order At A Bar // Daily Burn | 15 Cocktails Under 150 Calories // How Was Your Day? | Shamrock Sipper